We have sold similar American scrapbooks in the $30-$40.00 range so don't discount them entirely.
Where did you get that information? I have not been able to document the block letter CHINA marking to that early. Seems in may have been used...
The pottery was john's done in the 60s. We thought there was a limited amount but we keep finding more.
Interesting piece. Some kind of office furniture.... Someplace where perhaps clerks came and went and had to do some writing and filing while in...
Time for sale #3 of the John Deyoe estate in Urbana IL. This one is bigger than the others and has more toys than before. Listing is here:...
I also think late 19th century. Ghopper's description of the style is right on and might just be called a Victorian pastiche.
Off the top of my head, would say Scandinavian based on some of the motifs. Could be totally off-base. Doubt this is American.
None of them appeal to me all that much. Agree that 3 and 4 are probably factory/decorative paintings. 1 and 2 are more original and both...
Think original 40s or so. Trim that top cornice down, take a belt sander to it to even it out, and slap some paint on it. Would be very saleable.
It would vary quite a bit depending on area and selling venue in the US. At retail, would think at least $300.00 in most areas. Could see it...
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