Sorry I can't be specific about the size, as I don't actually own the item. I understand that it is quite small, no more than a couple of...
Hello. I've just come across a small - supposedly silver - item. I don't normally collect silver, but am stumped as to what the purpose or...
I suspect that it may be just a form of embellishment. Spouts and handles of teapots are often seen with gold decoration of some form or other. By...
Many, many thanks for all your efforts - and your lightning fast replies, Deb and MoreOtherStuff.. As it looks like late C19th onward, I'll...
I've recently come across this quite attractive porcelain snuff box, which I believe could be of German origin. The seller suggested that the box...
Aha ! Many thanks indeed for your prompt answer. Your expertise is very much appreciated by us lesser mortals !
Thanks. Much obliged !
Is anyone able to translate the unusual blue stamp on the base of this small lidded pot ? I initially assumed that the piece was Japanese, but...
The blue decoration is definitely not hand painted. For what it's worth, I'd say relatively modern and probably Japanese.
Thank you for your lightning fast informative response ! Absolutely amazing ! I collect a few Delft De Porceleyne Fles items as a 'sideline', in...
I've got a small collection of De Porceleyne Fles items which I've collected over the past year or two. I've recently come across a pair of wall...
That's it cracked, then ! Many. many thanks indeed, Mr B for taking the time to help resolve my query - your effort is greatly appreciated. I...
I'd be interested to learn the age and purpose of this metal tin, the lid of which bears an American eagle emblem in brass . Not sure of the...
In my humble opinion - probably transfer printed and relatively modern.
Hmmmm. I've just come across this advert for a similar type of figure, which is stated as being a Benin bronze figure from Nigeria. Although much...
No maker's mark, sorry !
Hello. I've just bought a 'job lot' of a few items from the same seller, amongst which was this brass/bronze(?) figure of a chicken, which...
I've recently come across this antique French item which appears to be a print with a stitched outline (?) and measures c. 25cm x 16cm. I assume...
It so happens that I have a very similar jar with an identical four character Kangxi Nian Zhi ('Made during the Kangxi Reign') mark. [ATTACH]...
As expected, I've received no comeback from by query to the 'Masks of the World' website. However, grateful thanks to everyone for their comments...
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