Nice set! It is in very nice condition. I bought a job lot of like 4-5 sets a few years ago. It had a set with tiles made of the forbidden...
They know it’s old and worth having and are just taking a stab in the dark I guess.
That’s a great recommendation. It looks smaller than that one but doesn’t mean that’s not what it is.
Too much to throw around on this! I’m all for throwing money around if there is a decent chance I can recoup it but I don’t think it’s likely...
They are stamped brass it looks like yes. The framing they are on seems to have an incredibly specific application though. More wondering what is...
Agreed. I forgot to mention I don’t own it. I might want to but the price is high. Figured I should find out what it is if possible before...
Interesting and peculiar!
Architectural feature? I’m sure someone will know based on the frame shape. I feel like I know and I’m just not hitting the right memory circuit....
I didn’t know the texture pattern could be an indicator of the manufacturer but that makes sense! Good to know. Btw it’s too late to edit my...
Love that!
If they marked the copyrighted company name and year that clearly you’d think they would mark the metal purity as clearly if it were pertinent....
I saw a 24” diameter Imari charger cross the block over the weekend. I think that’s the biggest I’ve seen. It was not decorated in a typical Imari...
Could it be a Derbyshire type glaze?
Good point. Men at sea or out in the sea will make just about anything they already have the materials for it turns out. Interesting that the...
Finding a real good one at a bargain would be tall task indeed.
It is quite the statement piece at 19”! In my experience these sell well no matter the size or composition. A good design is a good design, people...
Just figured flat heads were more likely in 40’s. Didn’t say Philips heads weren’t an option at all at the time. I didn’t actually know when they...
I didn’t do an image search on it. That sure does look to be the same rug! I didn’t have a good feeling about this one but better safe than sorry!...
It’s a neat cottage industry! What a great display in your photo. Yours or just an online example? I purchased a nice enough repro at auction...
Metal, wood, resin, or composite? Can you tell that at least? Doesn’t look old at first glance. They would probably use flat head screws in 40’s.
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