More cameo images, but I really CANNOT get that scratched signature or whatever it is on the shell, damnit. A bit of light behind the...
It's a matchbox holder. The gap is so that the striking surface is accessible. Spent matches go in the bottom bit.
I've always thought that's because they suspect their English is better than many a tourist's Spanish. ;) Also, people like practicing English....
The mark may be the factory, but they produced blanks as did many other Bavarian factories.
I'm still inclined to Edwardian: that transition.
Later with that shiny glaze.
If you mean the embossed diamond, they can indeed be the real McCoy.
I'd think pre WW1. Ormolu.
You can tell that by surnames and often first names. It was forced immigration of course, Franco's cleansing. Now, the new Catalans are from all...
Hooby painted I suspect,
Ten million or more speakers, Fid!
You're welcome. Hope you haven't bought them. ;)
Those butterfly tops are SO 80s. Usually made in India.
Hm. Those look way too sloppy for real Minton and the clay is far too thick, and yellow. Base glaze is too white, as well and the inside colour is...
Georgian, that. And I think made to look as though it had a toe cap. Youve got 80 to 120 there.
Fid, showing Montserrat to illustrate Ferdi and Izzy would REALLY piss off the Catalans!
If it actually says 14K, then I'd agree later. I don't think as late as the 20s though.
Modern giftware, I suspect.
There isn't such a thing as real Capodimonte any more, the factory is long gone. Yours will be a modern "in the style of".
I'd agree on pietra dura and nicely done. Post WW2 with that back.
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