I suspect hot needle tests.
That was catching my eye too. Finally decided the best description is smothered in glaze.
The first one he calls "molded coral" & the second one "pressed coral". Think he's correct that they are artificial, but you are correct, glass...
It looks like something in the heron family, but not like a great blue heron.
The one on invaluable sold for $140 US, FYI.
Yes, this style is inserted from the back. Not as difficult as you might guess. It's an older type of construction.
Still ticking?
Yes, very easy to smear/smudge otherwise. Think there's more disagreement about whether to put oil behind glass.
Ah, the red lion rampant for Scotland. I was expecting a unicorn, but I'm American, WDIK?
Am I daft, or is Scotland not represented?
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Well, there are such things as Persian melons & Persian lamb (fur).
Looks to me like there would be 3 different symbols, representing the United Kingdom.
[IMG] [ATTACH] Does the other side of the lid of yours also have the red lion? I can't tell if these are two different pieces or the same piece...
Bernard, Was this one that was withdrawn yours, #643? https://denhams.com/antique-auction/september-2012/ceramic-glass-pottery/vases-urns
Apparently Diana with her nymphs & Silenus was a thing, but not seeing this version right off.
It reminds me of "the Pelican in Her Piety". [IMG] The pelican (yes, I know, it doesn't look like our idea of a pelican) was thought to wound...
With also a JH monogram.
The sea monster looks a bit like Renaissance depictions of dolphins.
Only looked at 1 of the 2, but clearly says SECOND EDITION, so thanks for getting that sorted. OP's still looks like RE&$ED to me, but obviously not.
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