They are in a French neoclassical style. Maybe Louis XVI ? 1920s-30s seems about right to me. Those large paddle switches can be pretty early.
Just realized that the basin is not really part of your fountain. Looks like maybe there was a different fountain there at one point that this is...
First off, this is not antique. It is a modern import in an antique style. This, or very similar is available new from China. Here is a page...
Thonet did some chairs with backs like this but this seems way oversized for them. .
For some reason a lot of the new Chinese imported pottery is coming in with ground bottoms with a stain/paint on them. They are not always green....
20s-30s. Would say it is a shame to paint it but can't argue with Granny. Even in tip-top shape, this is not a high value piece. Maybe there...
It is very much like Roseville cherry blossom pattern but definitely not Roseville. While I suppose it could be Japanese, my money would be on it...
I have tried to offer to ship some higher end furniture but, in every case, the cost was prohibitive to the buyer. I got quotes from both Craters...
As others said, little to no value as a TV. If the cabinet can be repurposed, you might have something.
Think this is modernist. Think Miro' as to design inspiration.
Hard to say age on this. Definitely post-war. With that shiny hardware, I would think 50s or later unless they have been polished at some point.
Doesn't look like Syrocco to me. Might be camphor wood carving. Pics are a bit washed out and hard to tell. Here is an example. [IMG]
Can't quite tell what is going on in your last pic. Is there a knob that screws into the top center? If so, this is a tazza base missing the...
Think this is later than MCM. Maybe 80s-90s or later. Particularly see those rectangular and arm lock downs at the joints in more modern lamps.
You have a very nice old coconut. Coconut carving goes back hundreds of years and were often done by seafarers as presents to bring home. Much...
Here is a more scholarly article about tape removal...... http://cool.conservation-us.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v02/bp02-13.html
You said this was brown Scotch tape? I don't know about brown but regular Scotch tape is easily removed with rubbing alcohol. You work a little...
Great thread! Don't discount using a dark background for photos. It can be used for dramatic affect. I tend to use this dark blue background...
Looks right to me.
Have seen these from time to time so think they must have been made in some quantity. I think there is a second variation of these but I can't...
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