I can see it as Ederson(s).
Welcome, Misty. Greg joined the site the same day he made that post & has never been back since. Think you will have to explore the many Greg...
Given the length of their history, their idea of what's antique may be different from ours. That said, I always assume Chinese artifacts are not...
Just for background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_B%C3%A9jart
I love when you talk dirty.
Whole lamp looks home made from bits & bobs that were ready to hand. I think the pencil sharpener makes a splendid, creative finial for this...
I see the inscription as FC to WB. There is the possibility this is the crest of an organization rather than a family. Or ETC to WB?
https://eudict.com/?lang=lateng&word=pr%C3%A6sto%20et%20persto
Why must it have been on the governor general's residence? Surely there were other buildings & offices for which it would have been appropriate?
I was thinking tiger toothpick.
I have trouble choosing too, but I think the blue one with the bow blows me away.
The 2 pieces that screw together should swivel on the findings that hold them so the clasp can twist independently of the rest of the piece.
It would not surprise me if bog oak can be soaked, in water or something else, & made slightly squishy so that it could take the impression of a...
Thanks for your work in making the inscription more visible. I'm afraid it doesn't convey anything to me. In the thread @Marko started for the...
Or post-reunification. It looks in pretty good condition. I would call it a footlocker.
A search for 'sprigged silk' turned up this simpler but similar garment:...
This says it's gouache over heliogravure: https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Der-rote-Ibis/25218A35866889E3 Looks like this is the original....
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