I've just come across this supposedly old bronze vase, which appears to be possibly from the Middle East, rather than the Far East. It may well...
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That's the one !! The only difference seems to be that the glass on the cap of my lighter is faceted, as opposed to a cabochon-type glass on the...
Hello. I've just acquired a small unusual cigarette lighter and would be interested to learn anything further about it. The body appears to be...
Hello. As well as my 'core' collecting interest in Chinese ceramic items, I also like to collect any interesting bits and bobs as and when I come...
Yep ! That's it ! You've cracked the case. The belt loops positioned around the body are perhaps the most striking similar feature to those...
I've just acquired this lidded metal container, which was sold as a brass or bronze tobacco tin, measuring c. 10cm x 9cm. It should arrive in the...
I've just purchased a Chinese footed prawn dish possibly dating from the two middle quarters of the 19th century. I would appreciate any tips or...
Thank you everyone for your comments, which are very much appreciated !
I've today taken receipt of a pair of small Chinese plates I recently purchased, each of which bear a blue hand painted mark. I've seen similar...
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The teapot appears to be make out of wood, but with a silver-coloured metal liner. That's a shame, because I collect only Asian ceramic items and...
I'm considering buying the teapot (online), but these are the only two pics I have at the moment - sorry !
Hello. I'd be interested to learn the origin of this teapot, the like of which I've never seen before. It is supposedly from Asia, and appears...
Thank you ALL very much for your comments and advice which is sincerely appreciated !!!!!!
A couple of weeks ago I purchased miniature vase (c. 13cm) with a job lot of mainly Famille Rose porcelain. After lolling around in a cardboard...
Apologies ! At midnight last night my brain wasn't quite 100% ! Here is a 'proper' Tongzhi mark on a small ink box I recently acquired. [ATTACH]...
In my opinion - your lidded bowl (known as a 'gaiwan') appears to be Tongzhi (1862 - 1874), but could be later - either Guangxu (1875 - 1908) or...
Thank you for your reply, Mr K. Much appreciated !
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