Berries, perhaps? For some reason they seem to be using a rather limited color palette. Don
Another interesting and early plate. Made by James & Ralph Clews, one of the Staffordshire potteries. The firm was only in business from...
Here's a link to a page that discusses dates for various Davenport marks. Don http://www.thepotteries.org/mark/d/davenport.html
My pleasure. From what I can gather it could be a rare piece although that doesn't always translate to big $$$. I look forward to your posts...
Hi Wendy - in order to help I think we'll need more pictures. I'm not sure what type of an item I'm looking at. A bank? Measurements would also...
This link will take you to a page with information regarding a company called The Glasgow Pottery of John & Matthew Perston Bell,1841 to 1912. At...
A follow-up. I did finally find it in Nissen, Hanson, and Hanson Volume 3. It is described as a Round Utility Vase. It came in three sizes,...
I would say it is fairly rare. I was unable to find it pictured or mentioned in Sanfords McCoy book or the Hanson, Nissen, Hanson McCoy book....
The pattern is called Diamond Point. It was made by a number of different manufacturers but I checked Replacements and the closest I could find...
Unfortunately, it's probably the most commonly found shape in the onyx line. Sometimes you'll find them with the numerals 50 or 050 on the bottom...
Hello Everyone! I was at an auction about a month ago that had about 100 teapots. Apparently these folks traveled around a lot and brought back...
You nailed it SBSVC! Thanks to everyone! That picture of is a bit outdated. He tried to assassinate the lamb in front of him shortly after...
It's much easier to photograph bear. He's my Yorkie. [ATTACH]
Hi bronwen - yes, that is it. A bear to photograph. Don
Hello everyone and Happy Christmas Eve! I could use a little help with these candle blocks. They measure 1 7/8" high and 2 3/4" across the top....
Is there any other mark on the metal besides "STERLING"? Don
Here's a link that will take your to a Gotheborg's page discussing the issue. http://www.gotheborg.com/~gothebor/qa/foreignstamp.shtml Don
No offense intended but I honestly think this is one of the uglier items I've seen in awhile. It looks like someone tried to combine a botanical...
As Janet mentioned, the most reliable indicator is eBay's sold listings. You should search under "Nippon Biscuit Jar" or "Nippon Cracker Jar"...
Hello Mickeylee33 and welcome! Lovely jar. I believe you are correct in your attribution that it is unmarked Nippon. Date is probably early...
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