I recall if you scratch a piece of jet on an unglazed ceramic surface, it will leave a brown streak. There is also vulcanite which looks very...
I think it's a modern repro of an Art Nouveau design. The craftsmanship just doesn't say old. Also, I have noticed that the older ones tend to...
Wasn't this referred to as chinoiserie - Victorian era did a lot of black painted paper mache items
1950's - 1960's mid century modern looking with those lines and triangular shape.
Not to argue, but the lamp shown has a relatively modern cord with a sticker UL label around the cord. That wasn't around in the 1960's. I think...
Do you think the lamp sat in a base of some kind? I would think that shape of the base would make it easy to knock over.
I would bet they are made from paper mache' or gesso covered balsa wood - being that they are light in weight.
He kinda sorta looks like Pope John Paul VI.
It's odd that the face looks like it was from another figure and doesn't really fit on the body properly. I agree with @evelyb30
The heart in hand symbol represents charity so I'm told. Very interesting piece.
I know the OP said it felt weird in the hand if it was a walking stick handle etc but I see signs that this piece was in contact with skin a lot....
Considering the size and the extra support piece that kept the trap/pipe from moving, I would guess it's from something along the lines of a train...
Be careful with the acid. You get that on your skin and it may not feel like anything but it will leave a nasty burn
Apart from the handle design, that's it!
Thank you, those Victorians and their special piece for everything!
Can anyone tell me what this spoon/server was used for? It is 9-1/2 inches long [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Small reliquary like this are often made that the back comes off like the lid of a box or tin. I think it is a reliquary and possibly the item in...
Similar pin for USN. but the site didn't show what it sold for because I am not a member. [ATTACH]
There is a listing on the bay for earrings that has similar stones but are round. Nice find!
Rice and Almonds (sometimes but not always) No chocolate unless you are making a variation.
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