Hi Pedro , glad to have you .
I dont think $100 is too much . They have a "look" . I do however think they are later , more 1960s .I base that on the lack of wear for chairs...
Sadly , I think you did . Such nice stuff , so well made ,yet you practically cant give it away. I still love that sideboard .
Oh how these appeal to the lover of ornate in me ! Just when I think Im done with gilt and putti ,along comes something like this that drags me...
That looks like a chinese silver mark . Im wondering if its gold plated silver ? I think that style is called a "lovers knot " ?
Kerosene lamp bases would be my guess , I do find the raised lip on the bottoms interesting . I cant recall seeing that before ,but I cant recall...
Id call it a ewer ?
I only kept a few of the smaller things Greg , but I would have gladly taken you up on it when I had a lot of it ! I agree about the older silver...
It could very well be a one off . Smoking stand/radio/end table combo ! I think its pretty neat ,especially since the radio works .
I lived in Albany , then Troy ! Now I REALLY dont get their price ! When I was there ( granted 16 years ago now ) stuff like this was dirt cheap !...
very pretty box . I sold most of my silver bits when the prices were at peak , and while I did very well profit wise , I miss them like crazy !...
Shiloh , if you see this please know Im thinking of you and missing you . I hope your feeling better and can rejoin us soon .
Its nice , but I cant believe they can get that kind of money for it . Youd be lucky to get $150-200 for it here in fla . I realize different...
I was about 10 , and I bought a figurine of a boy with a horse and a dog ,made in occupied Japan . It was a quarter , and I had to have it as Id...
Id go for a jeweler that specializes in antiques . It really is a stunning piece . I dont think the chain is original though . That doesnt really...
The enamel work makes me think Italian . What a lovely thing !
A lot of these were Japanese from the 1950s-60s .
Lakewood was one of my stomping grounds when I lived in Denver ! Welcome aboard .
I get a 1930's vibe , but the gold trim is unusual .At least to me . :)
I think AF is correct , and its a lovely piece . Well made ,even if a reproduction.
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