Many thanks indeed for your help and comments which are all very much appreciated !! So it looks like another mis-buy ! Fortunately it wasn't too...
Because of the apparent wear and aging of the features of the mask, I assumed that it had a certain 'age' to it. Antique, or perhaps at least...
Additional pic, as requested !! [ATTACH]
Okay - done !!! I'll let you know if and when I get a response from these people. Thank you indeed for the tip !!
Hello ! In my ongoing hunt for Asian porcelain, I recently came across (and purchased !) this somewhat gruesome carved mask. It measures about 17...
Thank you all VERY much for your comments ! I must admit, I wasn't aware that removal of the hanger 'bands' could result in the plate falling...
Sorry, I'm mistaken. I agree with the other posters than the dark colour of the clay gave me the impression that the base material was perhaps metal.
I've been given the opportunity to purchase this unusual antique crested plate. I quite like it, although it's something I don't normally...
Many thanks for all your comments. Sincerely appreciated !!!!!!!
I've recently come across this metal (presumably bronze) paperweight (?) in the form of an African head, although it is something I don't normally...
Sorry to bother you, but I have one final question. On what material is the miniature likely to be painted (eg card, wood, ivory, bone, etc.) ?...
Once again, thank you all sincerely for your help ! This morning I have finally managed to find a very similar card case on the net. The initials...
Thanks for the information and advice, BCA. The interior still has it's gold plating. although it is difficult to see this in the photo. The...
Thank you for your prompt replies !! I've checked the marks again and yes, you are right - it says 935, not 835. Please accept my apologies....
As the price was right, I've just purchased this silver case that was perhaps used to hold visiting or business cards. However, it's not the sort...
[ATTACH] Thanks for your response, BCA. Unfortunately, the base is pretty unexciting.
Hello. I'm currently deliberating whether to view this Satsuma vase (c. 27ch high) that has been offered for sale. Although it's very attractive...
From what I can recall from seeing similarly marked examples, I believe that the two marks were added later by the owner as a deterrent against...
Grateful thanks for all your comments !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The base appears to be unmarked and fairly unremarkable.....[ATTACH]
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