I think you nailed-it's missing it's spice compartments.It's a very humble piece compared to much of the classier painted and carved pieces. I...
Found one of these 4 or 5 months ago (this one isn't mine-can't find that post). Wanted one for a while,it cost $350 (!)-a hell of a lot for...
Got it.
Here's an old machinists tool chest I found a few yrs ago for $12 (chuffed).I'll give it a light refinish one of these days,new felt & lightly...
Thanks Mate-The lock mechanism slides out quite easily (aft remove the 2 screws).I'll contact some of the handier antique dealers,locksmiths &...
Nicely crafted-agree on Turtle Granny.
Yep-'Lazy Lines'. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Are the diagonal lines in the weave what is called the 'lazy stitch' ?
That's the box. It has the lower main part of the lock & escutcheon,but not the upper plate & no key.
Very cool piece.
You're a super-dedicated collector,people really don't appreciate how much energy goes into finding these pieces especially when an average-wage...
I'd imagine you've got a dedicated room to display them in (plus around the house) ?
Thanks Whit.
Ditto Bev- I got a Chinese,Spanish & Portuguese vibe from it.
Incredible Rave-Love to see more of your collection ! I've got a fondness for small containers too,but I've only got 4 or 5. They're art and...
2 1/4" high by 5 1/2" across and hopefully a Chinese antique (looks older ?). It seems to be a little knick-knack box. One source says sometimes...
Awesome Libris.
This to my untrained eye,looks older-course I'm so used to China made repros- who knows...but ? It's 6 3/8" by 2 1/8" high. Any ideas on age and...
Ditto-The eye dazzlers are stunning.You've amassed a nice collection ! Pottery's secret-he works his rear off,and then goes to 'Work' ! @komokwa...
I used to have several used copies of Miller's Antique Price Guide around. With all the color illustrations and short descriptors it was a load of...
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