Archival papers come in two basic types, buffered and unbuffered. Both are acid free, meaning they contain no lignin or other acidic products....
Hello, Tom. Can you please post a few photos of the individual book covers, the first page with the title and author, and any page that shows...
I know you sometimes find interesting information if you take a work out of its frame, but there are also risks, especially with one as big as...
Duh, now I see it. Good work Jivvy. Like I said, the old eyes are not so good.....
I agree with springfld. Look specifically at Moroccan powder flasks.
First impression is that it looks Chinese, and may be quite contemporary.
Is this Gabby's book cover, or another one you found, Jivvy? :confused: If your book looks like this, Gabby, it is probably early 20th century -...
OK, that is the dedication page - something that would be included in any reprint edition. Sadly, it does not mean that the copy you have was...
These were common scribe's equipment in the Ottoman empire / Middle East (Turkey, Persia, Arabia, Egypt, etc.). Search the term "qalamdan" on ebay.
Please post a photo of the copyright page (the back of the title page). Is there a date of publication, or edition listed? That is the best way to...
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=alcott&bi=0&bx=off&cm_sp=SearchF-_-Advtab1-_-Results&ds=30&pn=hurst&recentlyadded=all&sortby=17&s...
The eunuchs in imperial service were highly trained servants and officials, not simply slaves. Some became very powerful and wealthy....
It may be a roundel cut from an Imperial woman's surcoat: [IMG] Woman's surcoat (longgua): This surcoat was worn over a semi-formal dragon robe...
I am intrigued by the idea that this might be a museum replica. It appears to be hand embroidered, which represents a significant investment of...
Another thought. The spout coming off at the bottom of the pot reminds me of a fat separator (the grease floats to the top, and the juices settle...
You lucky fellow, never having hard water. :) That could be the lime buildup you get when you boil hard water.
The women's hats look early 20th century, 1900-1910: 1900’s In the early Edwardian period, hats were a fashion accessory, rather than a necessity....
Perhaps low quality marble (and low quality carving).
Definitely needlepoint technique. The design and colors look like they are derived from traditional Caucasus kilims: [IMG]...
I am sorry to convey the opinion of my associate that the circuit as shown on the bottom of the chair would not be complete in itself - it appears...
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