Tea caddies aren't my thing but I would say going by the macassar ebony 1910's-20's?
I think you just unscrew the bell via the nut and hang the pendulum, then make sure it's wound both sides and start the pendulum by lifting it to...
Tell me about it, I'm having a rest now lol
Sorry for gloating :shame: but secretly I'm bursting with happiness, it's not often you find such a outstanding work in the field of your own...
I've never seen one like this being so undercut, there are a few breaks but it's so busy you can't notice them (apart for the corner) I'm very...
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It's been really difficult to show being black on black. The pipe cleaners show how deep and small the carving is. I don't think it's ever been...
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I don't think a small toothbrush would do it. I've tried to take clear enough photos to show how deep the carving is, I've also put pipe cleaners...
[ATTACH] This box took less than 10 mins to clean and wax, I used a washing up brush with soap and water, compressed air to dry, a shoe shining...
https://www.antique-swords.com/F36-1740P-English-Scottish-Dragoon-Backsword.html It's not the same but maybe a starting point?
I know nothing about swords but the writing font is early ie before 1850 and could be in the 1700's.
My thinking is most writing slopes are 1860s-1920's, this is 1830's, yes it's in a state but keeping the look of age is important past 200 (only...
I'm still on the fence about a full restoration for the inside to make it look pretty and restored or like it was when new. It's like making a...
Bargain indeed, when I did the Google lens post I found that by Lensing the slope lol
Yes the dust is a nightmare, I do have Globe Wernicke bookcases for the smaller ones but the big writing slope (that's the worst for dusting) will...
Even with the damage (that isn't that noticeable) it's a real cracker :) and yes it must have taken quite a while.
My new £30 broken box :)
When I bought the slope it didn't have anything inside and the hinges didn't allow the slope to come fully down. I have been torn on what to do...
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