Thanks Whit-I could've sworn I just heard FDR comin' out of it this morning...who knows,maybe in this surreal world he'll run again ?
Just found this speaker for $7,it's a 1925 Atwater Kent Mod. H horn for the radio.I opened YouTube on my phone and stuck it under the speaker...
I did find a few undecorated pieces online,i prefer it over the transfer ware stuff.
AJ & @2many-Your opinions are really helpful.I'll be sending out queries soon.I love these little art/archaeological mysteries-good & mediocre...
True enough-it'd help kill the fun for sure,like Google Lens w/ a brain !
You're jewelry and ceramic knowledge is admirable Bear ! A future YouTube Star in the offing ?
I've been looking for altered mini passport masks and so far haven't found any.Here's a closeup of the cut where the 'rod' or pin sits-it doesn't...
Excellent article Roaring-" In 1936 an owner of a Havana, Cuba gift shop stated:This pottery was one of her best sellers to tourists from the...
Nice piece o' bling from the chazza Chaz....poss Chazmanian ? Seriously,i do like the abstract glaze-it does have a sort of mystic vibe. OB-Great...
Very cool indeed Mr. Lindpop ! The next question is how did such an singular piece get from a remote Arkansas hollar to exotic England ?
Thanks all for the insightful comments re function,age,and area of origin. I found it in a $5 grab bag at a garage sale.
Pot-I'll dunk it in a bit of alcohol and give er a blow ! I've been intrigued by whistles,especially old ones ever since reading M.R. James...
Thanks Johnny-I'm terrible at judging the true age of tribal items.I think our lady @Any Jewelry has superb instincts though.
Yep,it does look like Henry & Henry,thanks SOS. * Superb-Think you def nailed it,here's a pic from a listing for them on 1stDibs [ATTACH]
Thanks for the help SOS-date & location sound good,I can't make head or tails of the maker.Here's a few more closeups of the signature (the long...
Here's a little 2 1/4" lngth by 1 1/2" wdth piece.It's bronze,sand cast (?),it has a homemade pin on reverse perhaps for attaching. PS-Few spots...
Thanks- OwnByBear shared a fascinating piece of 19th century steel jewelry,it's v. rare and $$$.
Here's a 4" long hallmarked ladle.Can anyone help me ID the maker & point of origin ? PS-Could this little piece be a salt ladle ? Thanks so much...
Posting the whistle right about now ! Mini sterling ladle comin' up.
Here's an old whistle-it seems to be made of horn or bone,there's a metal rod that allows a valve to pivot,on top of the valve sits (floats) a pea...
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