The information you gave was just what I needed to move this piece on. After purchasing the elephant I had asked a Chinese dealer friend of mine...
My apologies and many many thanks to all who worked on helping me with this! After many epic failures trying to get a better set of photos to post...
My pictures aren't good enough to tell, sorry, but the circle on the bottom looks actually like a cut in the wood, with a screwdriver head shaped...
The top of the base is lacquered...
Yep, and very dark wood too. Maybe you can tell more on the picture of the bottom. https://www.antiquers.com/attachments/basewe-jpg.234819/
Not sure if I'm posting to the correct board, but thought I'd try here...So here's my first "what is it". I picked this up in a local thrift store...
Ahaha, and here I thought I was the only person who collects the odd and unusual! Can't wait to hear more about this one! Hope somebody knows!
Those sheers will definently take more soaking, lol. I've picked up some Singer machines in the past in far worse condition, being attracted by...
https://images.app.goo.gl/ZJQAmhAzzmhiNesF9 https://images.app.goo.gl/FSp1BsUJVsUjUaRa8 Not exactly, but close?
For the black beads Jet or Irish Bog Oak beads? I have a similar piece, somewhere... found similar beads on line under that search, but cant...
Thanks, I'm sure my husband will be sharing about coins soon enough, lol, as that would be his area of knowledge. I just smiled and maned the cash...
Thank you, I look forward to sharing! If I can get the camera to cooperate...
Yes, I started out learning to make bisque reproductions, then moved on to repairing till the chemicals used in the products for restoration were...
Having said that though, your photos are great! Any imperfections (if there were any) would be easily seen by anyone looking to purchase.
Nice pieces, and hard to find with original stones still intact. My mother and I had matching bracelets just like these, and were always loosing...
Thank you Joy! In addition to my introduction, to all others trying to help me actually be able to post here, thank you!!!!! Something worked, I...
Hello to all! I am a former antique doll reproduction artist, as well as a retired antique doll restoration artist, certified by MacDowell...
looks poorly cast... not a good sign.
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