I think the font looks very close with different letter spacing. [ATTACH]
I tracked down a clear image from the internet. It may help with your line of thought until bosko69 fulfills your request. [ATTACH]...
The sign has serifs on the inner part of the M.
To add a layer, logo use and text use may have different rules. This is from their 1958 annual report using a normal serif type in small caps....
I zoomed-in on it for you and it is the 1947 - 1956 style font. [ATTACH]
This guy says his dad got his in the 1970s ... https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/authentic-1970-ibm-think-promotional-1927862738
I'm guessing that's a union printers' "bug" (identification). It too may help establishing a year. Update: This is from another of the same style...
It's just a hopeful avenue to explore, until you find a match. :)
Ahh the title! :banghead: dream a little with me ... Matte Green Austrian Pottery by Julius Dressler Maybe a flight of fancy, but what the heck....
It's a good mystery. The impression under the 6544, looks like Austria to me.
It reminds me of a shadow puppet, I can almost hear the gamelan orchestra.
getting warmer ... https://thekhalsaraj.com/products/large-classic-european-style-gemstone-handled-dagger-pendants
https://www.nytimes.com/1932/10/23/archives/air-express-expanding-gain-in-eight-months-of-1932-more-than.html
You did a fine job freshening them up. Bravo!
Use gray, black or white so it does not reflect a color. Keeping the room behind you dark may also help or shoot near daylight. Incandescent light...
Looks like Hofmeister 1947
similar to sales calling the image "circle of immortals" and this ... https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263413500/antique-japanese-blue-white-plate-men-in
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/339887
(not even close to being an expert here) The painted decoration is under the glaze. The Glaze Contraction, Peeling loss could be from improper...
just because ......
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