This is raw malacca cane. You can see the segment divisions are at various angles. [IMG]
The one on the left looks like malacca cane. It is jointed like bamboo, but is the base of the rattan palm (the vine used to make caning/rattan)....
I got curious about the Latin motto. As Debora says, it is associated with the Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli (1855-1912). He grew up in San Mauro...
All of your examples look like they are made by a process called "slip casting". This method uses molds, with 2 or more pieces, made of an...
You may have been thinking of the balls for lawn bowling which are larger, and made of wood.
This article says that carpet balls are typically 2 1/2 - 3 1/2":...
My suggestion is based on experiences that my parents had when stationed in Japan during the occupation. Among other things they brought back were...
It looks like it might be made from a small caliber artillery shell, perhaps post WWII. Not really a traditional Japanese style.
I imagine these could be made by any competent wood turner, and would therefore be quite variable. "The earliest mashers were handmade from a...
Perhaps when they moved from Morocco to Israel they took their menorahs with them.
It is for sale, @Cataline, but not forever. I hope you check back here soon.
https://www.letgo.com/en-us/i/vintage-brass-coat-rack_95f34428-b59e-47dc-8e1a-bc7f7d70e023 It won't allow me to copy the photo, but it looks...
I don't want to mislead you. The patterns seen in elephant ivory are unique to that material, which is why they are so helpful in identifying...
Yours look like individually made lampwork beads, in satin/frosted glass. Obviously different beads, but there are some similarities to this...
"Engine turning" is a description you sometimes see in older books on ivory, before "Schreger lines" became the more common term. It refers to a...
Also known as a "baculum", it is present in many species (but not humans - be thankful ladies :eek:). The Inuit do make use of the bacula of...
I think the precaution of washing first is to avoid setting any oils/stains with the steam. You might try hanging one on a hanger in the bathroom...
The style of the face looks like it was inspired by Cambodian art such as the carvings at Angkor Wat: [IMG] It may just be some student/artist...
At our book shows and mall booths we use "Gibson" book stands. You can find them on Amazon - search for "GIBSON HOLDERS DCW Adjustable Wire...
It looks like a scale for weighing infants. Googling "German baby scale", I found several that appear to be a slightly newer vintage than yours...
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