I think that qualify's as 'hoary with age'!
Always a delight to get the real story, an' I am grateful!
Ah...now I get it! Thank you, AJ!
Very attractive...an' desirable!
All parts (3) are cast; the oval rings are ~1 3/16" long by ~1" wide, and bright yellow brass. The 2 hinged pieces are much lighter in color,...
I see none of those...
A large part of the appeal (for me, anyway) is that it's not just an okimono...but looks to have been purpose-made to be used; with the...
The place onna left is a disgusting example of what...Gentrification? It's beyond disregard for historical appearance...more like absolute...
C'est Magnifique...Merci! Damn fine pics, too... How, where & when acquired? Gotta be a good story in that lovely bauble...
Did Ottoman Turks wear Kilts (by another name, of course)?
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Izzat Formosa?
Helluva perspective, komo...thanks!
Not that's it's pertinent, but I'm not familiar with clear & massive Peking glass. Nice piece, though...thanks.
Both are ground (thanks for the extra pics) but not polished. That's a very attractive piece of glass!
"There is no try..." Yoda Endure, that's all there is. Heal Quickly!
I'm grieved to display my ignorance...but I thought a Hell Diver was a WWII Naval aircraft. Not that I can see one...nor the 2 blokes inna canoe....
I believe Rhinoceros "horn" is actually a matted hair...pretty much the same material, but very fibrous. I wholly agree with your concern,...
It's very attractive! Is the upper rim...and perhaps the lower edge of the cover...ground? The knob (knop?) looks hand-formed...as do the body &...
That's where I was, too. The cracking, especially, points there.
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