Belgian!
I use cache pots without holes all the time. BUT, I remove the plants to water them. Unless they're tropical ones, which like damp feet.
Plaster, I'd say.
Not English oak. I'd think elm. I don't think it would take that much work to make it look pretty decent. A good brush down, then perhaps even a...
There you go. ;)
I think it's more likely to be that spiny thing. Red spiny oyster.
So do I, even modern ones would not be cheap.
Ceramic imo, and the "brass" is enamelled gilding. Not cloisonne. It's a fish/carp bowl.
Dust it with a soft brush, then leave it be.
Most welcome.
There you go. ;) Here's a couple I've had: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm with late 19th Bohemian enamel embellished transfer printed milk glass.
It's a bit too "smart" for boho. In the late 60s, we wore them with rather tailored mini skirts and dresses.
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