Hi Phaik:- These are novelty ashtrays and the 60's sounds about right. I believe they were called "smoking ashtrays". The concept is, if you...
Love the snake brooch. The catch is a replacement of what was probably a "C" catch, the tube hinge was used up until the 1890's, but I don't know...
No, I meant eBay, but wasn't sure we are allowed to cite that site.
Hi Cookie, I think you meant to type (Post-WWII). At this time, there are 4 Paulux cups and saucers in this size range for sale on "the bay" with...
Confirming your findings re. hallmarks. As to pattern, it may have been a limited production of a novelty or commemorative spoon. Wait for...
You are on the right track to assume "the date of the magazine from which...". I don't know how long these pre-printed canvases were available,...
Search Godey's lady embroidered. There is one currently listed and two sold. Godey's was a lady's fashion magazine from the mid 1800's. I think...
Gibbard furniture is a highly respected Canadian brand. The company was established in 1835 and closed in 2009. In 1964 they established their...
Pretty sure this is hand/home made. The style and fabric is reminiscent of the 1980's Amadeus look, popularized by the 1984 movie.
I believe this is Paden City Glass, ca. 1930's. The name of the etched design is Gazebo. Sorry, I do not recognize the blank mold used for the bowl.
It's a warbling canary!
Thank you for publishing this enlightening article. One of my pet peeves is that any piece of silver jewelry with turquoise and some tarnish is...
That depth would work as a butter tub in regions where butter is purchased in 1# blocks rather than sticks. Just slice off the amount anticipated...
I know, we were cross-posting.
I think it's a wine tasting cup.
No help with the pattern, but I have seen those "tab" handled bowls referred to as butter tubs.
I don't know how to do it myself, but did you try a "google image search"?
I would have no qualms about lifting the felt on base to look for clues. Even if it shreds and can't be re-glued back neatly, the uneven cutting...
Your dear little lady is a pincushion doll. The holes were to secure by sewing, the doll to a weighted base, covered in fabric. These dolls were...
The handles are are strange, almost looks like an arrow. Two possibilities popped into my head, maybe a brandy warmer, with the handles to extend...
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