Why did you think it was quite old? Compare the quality of workmanship. A lot of people who are new to antiques think crudeness is a sign of age -...
Looks like Central or South American reproduction to me. Likely bought on a trip to Mexico. Period precolumbian whistles are MUCH more finely...
I’m quite sure you know Japanese writing much better than I do, mine has mostly been scrutinizing menus and street signs wondering what I’m eating...
Not old, 20th century, without finding some mark it is an unknown maker.
Mark is definitely not the same, and decoration style very common, so no reason to attribute to that maker.
Chippendale style reproduction is correct. Can’t date when they were made without much better pics. Brads guess is probably about right, but could...
I really like your Pallisy plate. I’m afraid I disagree with most of your beliefs about your candlesticks, however. These are almost certainly...
Have you ever been to Japan? I’ve made several trips, working there, each for a few weeks at a time. I would seek out flea markets, typically held...
OK, I’m a collector, not a dealer, don’t normally browse or post in this section. I agree with Laura and AJ, this is a recent candlestick,...
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