Bev wasn't saying that transferware is rare but rather that TEAL transferware is rare. Usually it's found in blue, red, or mulberry. It's...
I believe I heard somewhere on this board (I think) that retailers in Venice are buying Chinese vases and paperweights and being very crafty on...
Thank you very much, owned! I just did a little research and it certainly looks Maltese. Will dig around a little more. I didn't even know they...
Thank you, Phaik Hooi! Perhaps your dad's decorations ended up here in Indiana?! These could use a little polish. Glad my post brought back...
Hello my board buddies! At first I thought this was an unsigned studio piece but now I think maybe it was a production piece. It stands about 4...
Thank you Bronwen! This looks like the exact same mold. Much appreciated! Don
Thank you, Any Jewelry! I appreciate your assistance very much. Don
Hello Board Friends! Another box lot purchase that has me completely flummoxed! It appears to be made of cotton. Total length is over 5 feet...
I think the scene on the coffeepot (thanks for the correction!) is a market scene. The girl has a basket and she seems to bringing something to...
Thank you, Janet! Much appreciated. Don
Hello Board Buddies - I could use a little help with this child's tea set. I think it's probably circa 1900. It features four different decals...
It looks Japanese to me. Maybe 1980's give or take a decade. Something about the Western style decoration. Often there was a foil label that...
I would doubt Baccarat. I don't believe they would leave a rough pontil. And if you'll notice both lots you cite were passed. Apparently the...
Could be - it's a bit large but the spout and neck would be about the right size. Don
Hello Board Buddies - I've got this cranberry pitcher that I can't quite figure out. It stands about 6 1/2" tall and 4 1/2" across. It's a...
That would explain the weight. Don
Keep in mind I could be wrong about the metal. I'm just going by a photo. Personally, it always helps if I can handle metal objects. Are those...
Hello Evanreykjavik and welcome to the board! I am far from an expert in dating buddha statues but I believe the material may be what is called...
Not sure there's much you can do about that flake. It blends in fairly well for a flake and shouldn't get too much worse with normal use. I'm...
I can't help much except to say that the first item looks like a ginger jar missing its lid. The top edge is multi-sided and looks unfinished...
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