The H. B. Hall's Sons engraving was included in "Portraits of the Presidents of the United States: Engraved on Steel." Published by the Steel...
Looks like you two have this handled.......
Nice piece. Looking at his forehead, the bottom, and considering his size - is it possible he is carved ivory rather than wood?
No way it would work as a cream separator - no spouts, and no way to spin the bowl. It is a nice confection, though. "What Is a Cream Separator...
Welcome, @Art Found. The style of painting on your carving is based on art from the Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea. But the posture of the...
I would use a soft brush to gently clean it, but not apply any oil or other finish. You can't go wrong doing nothing to change the surface, and if...
Another thread on a Jain figure: https://www.antiquers.com/threads/small-bronze-statue.66778/
The figure appears to be naked, in which case he may be a Jain amulet rather than Buddhist. @Any Jewelry can tell you more.
What, exactly, are you concerned about being "real"? If you are focused on the signature - no, it is reproduced in the engraving, a common format...
As a former banjo player, I have some familiarity with the instruments. They are made in various configurations. Some (most bluegrass banjos)...
It looks like the "resonator" (the back) may have been added later to an original open back. You might refer to it as a marriage rather than a...
Interesting piece. How big is it? It might be a type of gas "radiant heater", similar to these (but yours may be missing some parts): [IMG]...
Do not try to flatten the metal. There is too much risk that you will cause the paint to flake. Really, really don't try it.
That is my impression as well - a relatively recent Chinese vase in the Imari style. The Imari style originated in Arita, Japan (and so is also...
Looks like you have answered all your own questions.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271300408_The_Characterization_of_Tortoise_Shell_and_its_Imitations
It might be difficult to assign a firm date based on a wedding dress, as a daughter might wear an older dress handed down from mother or...
@Kaiserpoo says it is on some type of metal - unless there is another layer he is not telling us about.
You can test for steel by using a magnet. I asked about the size because it might be a copper plate. There has been a limited tradition of...
Have you ever told us the dimensions of this painting?
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