Japan made many things in that era that closely resembled items made by big companies. I collect old Hagen Renaker horses and Japanese makers...
I find the mark to be reminiscent of some American silver Civil War era pocket watch case marks and suspect American.
@afantiques is the person who could tell you more about it. I am a bit of a one trick pony and know American clocks better. It is a style referred...
My first thought is a pair of crossed antlers and a sunburst perhaps.
The hand engraved numbers on the bottom indicate repairs as noted by clutter. SRFA indicates a setting option for slow(retarde) fast (advance)...
The red hand is the calendar hand and the numbers on the outside of the dial are the calendar day of the month numbers. The movement is an 8 day...
It is a lovely Sessions Calendar "E" clock in a style referred to as a "store regulator". I have it's twin hanging in my living room. The finish...
I am not knowledgeable in oriental pieces regretfully. I believe it originally had a bottom that was removed to make a lamp and that will greatly...
It also looks knocked out of round at the bottom but it could just be my eyes.
I think it was made into a lamp. It looks like there may be a small hole on the side near the bottom that may have housed a switch.
I would certainly think French with the Chantilly stamp but wait for the experts on that. I think it is stunning!
It doesn't strike me as Chinese but I am far from an expert in such things. The Chinese stuff is always a bit over the top and gaudy in my way of...
Silver fox picture:[ATTACH]
Looks like a silver fox to me. Poor thing....:sorry:
I think it was electric and the socket and wiring have been removed. I had an old bronze lamp that someone had done that to at one time.
I concur with the above statements. The country look is not trendy at the moment and a lover of antique items just sees a coffee grinder that has...
Here is an article on Japanese badgers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_badger
The animal appears to have a moderate tail, not exactly long. It resembles a badgers tail to me somewhat[ATTACH] .
I think that the tail and features of the animal in question resemble a badger.
Paint away IMHO.
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