L&N has been sold twice, the last being almost 30 years ago...so not a lot of chance to find archives to interrogate. The sticker seen in pic 5...
90 degrees?
That's a very good question, Pots...I hadn't noticed him.
Could the man be Daruma? I like it! Welcome here, Skans!
Steve's depiction of hands an' fingers in your print is eloquent, compelling!
I believe it has legit age as well...an' would expect to see Arabic calligraphy somewhere on it, often Koranic-inspired, if it were of ME origin....
Good call, Books...nor I!
Ahh...Thanks! I was confused by your "...a potential oop$ie."
Y'all got nothing on Dumbkopherie, Evely... What does orange peel bottom tell you...an inquiring mind would appreciate clarification. Thank you...
Make that BARE Nekkid Ladies!
Given the context (large wealthy estate) I would be surprised if these were just ordinary. Agreed...there's a good story here, if we can get to...
Also, what about the wood-block type image on the cover? It seems familiar, but I can't place it. There's gotta be a clue there, eh?
A really precious image, far more so for the families of those boys. Try here for the seal translation: https://asianart.com/phpforum/index.php;...
OK...1920's, an' it is Blue Onion. I'm reasonably gratified...now to see if eBay has sold any of them recently. Is the term 'white metal' generic...
I think I've paraded this before y'all, perhaps in Metalware...but cannot find confirmation by Search...an' I've such a poor memory that there's...
Looks like a penny t'me, Komo.
Hadn't heard of that, Davey...Thanks!
Numismatics is a fascinating an' often exhilarating pursuit...an' once you fall under its spell, All Hope Abandon! Very nice clutch of holed...
Only if given opportunity...try me!
Please tell...that you aren't seriously considering scrapping that ring. Please?
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