Hi Josh - it's got a real Chinese feel to me. If you google "chinese paperweight with bird" you'll see a number of similar weights. Don
I am not really a Rookwood collector but add a little production piece in now and then. At a recent higher-end auction I purchased a Rookwood box...
Thanks you, say_it_slowly, for finding a complete example. I always wondered what the tops looked like. Don
Thanks, Tallcakes, that's it! Thanks also to all who contributed to the discussion! Don
say_it_slowly and komokwa - thank you so much for the information and for sharing the beautiful bead work above. We used to visit Niagara Falls...
Thank you! I thought there was an Indian connection but this is well outside my usual area! Don
Hello Everyone - I bought this piece of needle art at an auction. It measures 11" across and 9" wide. A lot of the trim has fallen away over...
There is a Marica Jackson who does raku pottery. Might be worth exploring her work. Don
Hello Everybody - I could use a little help with this bottle. It stands 8 1/2" tall with the stopper. At one time I knew the manufacturer but...
Hi Kard - looks like a class project to me. Sorry! Don
Thank you, Susan. I forgot all about Italy having a king at one time. Still not sure whether to keep or toss though considering the damage. Don
The Italy clue was very helpful. I think the gentleman on the eBay listing might be Giuseppe Garibaldi and the lady might be his wife Anita. Don
Hi SBSVC - yes, that's her. Waves to Bev and King! Don
Hello everyone! Seeing the Gladstone bottle reminded me of this one I've had sitting in the kitchen. I've been trying to decide if it's worth...
Exact age isn't really going to matter. If you're selling it will sell based on the pattern and condition. Don
It could be someone tried to glue a bird to it. I'd soak it for a while and see if it softens. Don
Thanks, lauragarnet - looks like that might be it. It was the top rim that kept throwing me. I guess they used the alternative circle and notch...
Hello everyone - I have exhausted all my EAPG resources and still couldn't come up with the name of this pattern. I believe this is either an...
There were oil lamp candy containers as well. Might try that direction if the perfume idea doesn't pan out. Don
Caviar, perhaps?
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