In this case, I asked each seller if they had any information on the history of the baskets, but that has not been my only source of information,...
Thank you for the suggestion. I looked at their online database, and did not see any similar baskets. But I will try sending them a message with...
Now I have 2! [ATTACH] The seller said this one was purchased by his mother about 25 years ago from an antique shop in Florida. My efforts at...
The familiar tufted carpeting, installed wall to wall (fitted), became feasible and popular after WWII. Linoleum was invented in 1860. A curved...
Yeah, I think a repurposed speaker grill, like these - [ATTACH]...
Chimayo. https://www.chimayoweavers.com/pages/chimayo
Looks like it was made from a Bald Cypress "knee" - [ATTACH] https://wp.towson.edu/glenarboretum/home/bald-cypress/ [ATTACH]...
The one mmarco found shows the locking mechanism. And I think the part visible in the "lion's" mouth might be the tang of the sword. [ATTACH]
I believe I have seen similar, modern examples coming out of India. But I don't have time at the moment to chase down references.
It is a very basic coiled basket, which makes it important to try to identify the materials used. But I don't think this is a South...
The "tabs" may just be there to provide a more secure attachment point for the bowed handle(?), instead of relying on a join at the inner edge of...
The first tool looks like a specialized wrench of some sort. Please post some photos of the working end (opposite the T handle). If we can see the...
Yes, "blanc-de-chine" - white porcelain - a style of porcelain traditionally made in Dehua in Fujian province for centuries. The birds are...
What is puzzling is the detailed history provided by an owner of a similar basket, attributing it to the Alabama-Coushatta of Texas (quoted...
Browsing ebay, as I do, I came across another basket which appears to be related to this type made of pine needles. It comes with a shop label...
Here is another one. I don't know why they call it a "book plate", which is a term for an illustration in a book (or possibly a printing plate,...
Yes, tatting shuttle for lace making. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatting...
Pseudo Buddha.
Assuming you are in Ireland, you might try contacting the University College Dublin Archives.
It was done - [ATTACH]...
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