Yeah...and I have, since about 2005...but the majority of my treasures have gotta go! I'm runnin' outta time for divestiture of literally...
You do, too...it's a tongue! :happy:
I'm no expert, but it looks good to me...I believe it's genuine Turquoise.
It has what looks an' feels like an oil finish...but could be dead-flat urethane for all I know about such. And you're right, there's zero...
The high craft evident in this chair is, for me, simply stunning. Every detail shows profound understanding of methods, materials and tools, and...
It's a keeper, running or not! Find a clock collector's forum & post the same pics. I think you'll be delighted in your treasure. Good luck!...
Thanks! I'm grateful for your translation...an' I should have spotted the Great Japan, having seen it a few times. Good call, also, on the pre...
Yup...understood...Imperial exclusivity. I have been less than fully forthcoming in this initially. The outer cap has been broken, I'm sorry to...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] It's about 4 1/8" high with lid, an' 3 1/2" wide. It looks new, or recent at least;...
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I stand corrected! They are, according to one of those eBay listings, Prunus blossoms. A new one on me, but I'm still learning my craft.
But as always you've put your shoulder to th' wheel, and more! You're a treasure, Aquitaine...bravo!
That is a handsome collection...and almost certainly surprisingly valuable as such. Don't let anyone talk you into breaking it up so they can...
I don't know that there's a minimum size...but the one you have sure fits the description. The twin circles on the base, and what appear to be...
Thanks, komokwa...apparently what I have is jap. Looked at your ties; Lovely! Read the needlethread piece fully, thank you, an' learned quite a...
Purl is a word used with this type of thread, but there are differentiations based on the support fiber, and on the cross-section of the wrapping...
Thanks...I don't see any of my characters in that comprehensive listing, but am probably overlooking something important! After checking eBay's...
I've no clue about age, or origin except I'm leaning toward Chinese. It appears to be a Ginger Jar, missing its cover. Lovely bold color...nice!
Merry Christmas, and other seasonally appropriate greetings, to every one of you! I've been so very fortunate to have stumbled on this site, and...
Very helpful, Debora...I'll do just that, an' Thanks!
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