Mark is upside down I think. Not so old, 20th century I believe.
Wait - isn’t that the definition of ALL antique sellers?
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If this is the language of the ban, then I find that completely reasonable and would support it here in the US. I really don't want elephants or...
Bumping to see if @Asian Fever knows anything about this piece?
Long story short, I have some company books (financial) from the mid 1800's that I contacted a museum about. Major nationally-known and...
Looks like resin (epoxy) to me. There was a lot of large Chinese style pieces being made in this red resin in the late 20th century. Still being...
Snails, snakes, frogs and worms - even better!
If not large enough to serve tea, unlikely to be authentic since tray top wouldn't make sense for a small candle table. Unlikely to be authentic...
Renaissance revival, lion finials, here's a very similar one that sold at Skinner. May even be the same chair from the same manufacturer, in which...
I don't know the market, but any plate with (painted) bugs on it is a plate that I like.
I thought about it. But realized there might be a backlash ...
Here's a first bunch of my sterling souvenir spoons. I still pick them up occasionally mixed in with thrift-store stainless and silver plate. The...
Hepplewhite style legs, but the table is far from Hepplewhite and 100 plus years later. I think the OP is right and that someone buying a farm...
Or just paint the feet you have white so they blend in with the legs. That will cost less than a dollar and add some interest to the legs and make...
Sorry I was editing my message to add this while you were adding your response. I realized I could look at closeups. It is possible that someone...
I don't see this as repaired or married. It looks original to me. Could be late victorian but I would guess more likely early 20th century;...
Yes, it it true that he doesn't sell much because he isn't willing to adjust to the new market realities, and he has enough money that he doesn't...
Agree with all the above.
I don't know. Even Stanley Weiss, an ultra high end antique dealer in Providence, RI with listings on 1stdibs also has listings on ebay....
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