Just discovered the one that "Annpan" found on eBoo has the same pattern number 2076 as mine does. On the bottom there is also a circle with a...
I've been led to believe that those faint parallel lines seen in the first two photos are proof of cellulose. Not sure how absolute that is!
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Well it is beginning to look like the biscuit barrel from my "Victorian" auction lot may actually be Victorian after all. I might forgive the...
Can anyone identify the maker of this biscuit barrel? It's supposed to be "Victorian" but I'm not so sure. Size 18cm (7") high, 14.5cm (5.7")...
This plate struck me as a little odd as I've never seen bubbles in the glaze before. Least not in a Japanese plate destined for export. I'm kind...
The gangs right about ivory being a real nuisance to deal with these days. That's why I go to all the trouble to micro-photograph things so I've...
Thanks for the information and conformation AJ. Good to know it's not ivory. Cheers Stephen
Bought this listed as a “19th century Sri Lankan desk set” recently at auction and wondered if it was inset with ivory or not. Decided to micro...
Think you nailed it. Also found on the archive this image of a 1920s export plate that look very similar in shape and borders. Think mines much...
I always thought champleve was were enamel filled an area that was cast/cut or machined into the metal. Could be wrong!!
Bought this cloisonne plate at an auction for $80 recently. Might have paid a tad too much but it piqued my interest. It was beautifully detailed...
That's exactly what I first though too. Still - different strokes for different folks. Cheers Stephen
Thanks for that AJ. Any ideas what kind of material they are molded out of and how to test for it? I tried a hot soldering iron on it and got no...
The second half of an estate came up for auction recently and there were a few more Cuzco school items for sale. Unfortunately I was busy during...
Vinegar is my new favorite substance. Got most of it off with a single scrub. The "patina" turned out to be more grime and muck than patina...
Found this in a decor lot recently. The closest ones I can identify on eBay seem to think they are from the thirties or early last century. Does...
Thanks for the help everyone. I think it might just be possible to forgive the auction house as there doesn't seem to be any Aqua glass in...
I can't figure out how it deals with February. If the 28th is a Friday then the 1st is a Tuesday??????
Couldn't resist buying this bowl at a local auction recently. It was listed as a "Victorian Milk Glass Bowl" but it looks too good to me. I could...
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