Interesting piece. Is that a 'secret' door to the left of the internal drawers?
No, but she's had some stuff like this in the past and she knows stuff about most things
Known as a 'posser' over here, usually early 1900's
Colour and bloom is wrong for silver. Marks look like pewter. I'll try to find more re marks
'Er indoors says it looks like 'benares ware'. which could go along with the ritual idea but also may be tourist copy, Looks good though
Nice piece. I don't read French (or speak it for that matter) but that is lovely
Local museum also couldn't help but glad to get their hands on it. My personal opinion is that it is that the stone mason was intending to make a...
I don't actually have the stone, I was asking for a friend who sent me the photo. I'll try and get better but no promises as he is more of a...
Hi Jeff, this may turn up twice but it seems to have disappeared, so: Because of the thick treacle-like varnish/paint, I first got it...
hmm, interesting. Whilst not found in Leeds, was not too far away and could still come under the Danelaw. As I say, interesting and more likely...
Hardware is original. I've changed nothing other than removing the thick treacle like paint job and giving a few layers of wax to revive it
Fair comment. I'll pay more attention in future. Thanks for the heads up
Poseuses ? Is that a word? It is now, I shall have to find a way to use that :)
I'm Colin, I've held many jobs in my life but am now retired. I live in West Yorkshire, UK, and love antiques. I have many lovely things handed...
Thanks for that, as you can see I've added more photos. The metal looks very tarnished in this but I think it could be Britannia metal or pewter....
Needs some wax to help close up the gaps in the seat. It looks thirsty, feed it, you'll be amazed at the difference
Wheel back Windsor chair. Probably elm. Age is difficult as this style has been around for a while but looking at general condition etc, would go...
Would go beautifully with the stove I have. What would the postage to UK be?
Don't bin it, sell it. It's not to my taste but someone will love it
Hi Bronwen, I'll try and get some more photos. The ones I'd taken were too big for this site so I just posted the one. Will see what I can do.
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