Agreed, Kent...doubly so for the shape of the cartouche. Very elegant, overall!
Way Cool, Debora...Thanks!
Washington State, North Olympic Peninsula...within the last 25 years, I think.
See here for possible ID: https://nipponcollectorsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/32022-Backstamps.pdf What's a 'reef'?
I think more likely a simple chimney, over a tea-lite or votive candle.
The blue an' white does seem Chinese...a flask of some kind, perhaps wine or other beverage. I like it! The 'hideous' vase may surprise you...is...
I suppose it could...I have no idea about how other countries use brands for livestock. My sense of this bell is foreign to SW U.S., perhaps...
Good call, Bronwen...quite similar, thanks!
Both of these are ~20 1/2" long, an' each weigh ~40.5 grams The amber one has 2 cast faceted teardrops, an is fully finished at the upper end; the...
I've got a couple of these, similar in general form but having different design elements an' colors. I've read all your comments with interest,...
This is 6 1/4" diameter, ~3/4" high, of ~0.025" sheet stock; it weighs ~3 1/3 oz. There is just enough evidence of hand-work to lead me to believe...
Length is 7 1/4", mouth is ~3 1/4"; it weighs 18 1/2 oz. The clapper is carved wood with a leather suspensor. The 'handle' is particularly well...
How about for shaft or other seal packing...from back in the day before off-the-shelf seals?
I was pretty sure some wiseacre would pick up on that...Tsk!
I like it, especially with the contrasting reverse side. Very nice, whenever it was made...Thanks!
They're nice projects, an' I've had several an' enjoyed makin' 'em 'sing' again...but that was then. Now I've no time nor precious little...
Well, yes...perhaps I spoke prematurely, although it's never happened before.
Looks like lotsa fun to polish...who's got time or energy? It'd be scrap, if it were mine.
Y'really should spring for a better tape measure!
Stampede in downtown Eureka...what a hoot!
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