Most of them from that time frame were molded from Syroco "wood". I have seen them re-purposed with chalkboard instead of mirror or padded fabric...
I think this is Block Optic "Block", Hocking Glass 1929-33, center handle sandwich server.
Try searching "games compendium". Can't imagine what those square things that look like coasters are, other than maybe a practical addition for...
These were pretty common in the 1950's. It probably had a round glass insert and sometimes found with a dome cover. Mostly used as butter dishes.
I think you are right about salt & pepper and the corrosion inside the lid in pic. #1 seems to bear this out.
I don't know about the wood, maybe walnut? I have seen these chairs referred to as slipper chairs, low so milady could don her slippers with ease.
No help here on the snaps, maybe just a unique fastening device. The chairs remind me of the cane back fruitwood/pecan finish chairs of the...
The "Using Methood" is worth more than the blanket!!! Just priceless. It doesn't look to safe for baby either with what looks like a little...
The depression era shades that I have seen for figural lamps came with a clip on to bulb mechanism, held in place by the finial. If someone...
The shade is similar to those used on figural vanity/dresser lamps of the depression era
Could it be possible that the letter is referring to a different sideboard that your great grandfather purchased in 1897. The letter makes no...
Have you considered re-purposing it...maybe prop it on a dresser, find fine gauge hooks and display jewelry.
Not that rare, there are 126 examples for sale on ebay right now. Some full nudes, some head shot only.
I have seen very similar dresses sold by street vendors in Mexican town market areas as recently as last winter, probably aimed at the tourist market.
Back in the late 1980's I had a black/grey/red set with 4 chairs, each chair had a diamond, heart, club or spade cut out in the backrest. As I...
Aaaaah, this brings back memories. I had a very similar kitchen set in pink and black when first married in 1957. I can't imagine what the top of...
I think what you have is crewelwork, traditionally wool embroidery on a linen background. I would remove the cardboard backing asap as the acids...
Maybe Burlington Glass Bullseye?
Fostoria Pattern #2545 "Flame" (Sakier design)
Yes to simulate. I recall seeing these around in the mid to late 1990's and in most instances, the holes didn't connect internally, they were...
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