I have my Pa's desk which is very similar. Top lifts off, so it's easy to see how these were repurposed.
Yup, just what I thought. English and Edwardian. And very useful.
I think those are the two pillars from a desk with the top missing. Late 19th C or a bit after.
I agree with Brad. Classically English Edwardian. A chap's wardrobe.
Ah, well spotted, I suspect you're right.
I'm inclined to US, 1950s. You have both faux opals and what look like AB stones on there.
The form is Korean or Japanese. Quite modern I think. And yes, tea pot.
I'm unconvinced this is silk, the weave looks wrong and it's shiny in the wrong way,too. I suspect rayon or similar, especially as it's 1950s ish....
Underside, bottom, feet and structural photos needed please, plus this stamped IS. It's been regilded: my gut feel is that they're later copies.
I'd use that, then.
Ultrasound works fine on decent settings. I'd not use soapy water, it smears it. Soak it in a bit of vodka or gin, then use an old toothbrush and...
The blue looks right for Coalport.
King, once I've mended the pulled thread which is a five minute job, it's about forty quid here - say sixty dollars?
Alabaster or marble, I reckon. Possibly Italian.
Yup, that's a penny doll. If yours is heavy, then I'd agree on the jig doll.
Czech. Sometimes called Pekin Glass, although it ought not to be unless it's Chinese. 1930s probably.
You get those striations even now. It's a copy of a Boucher and 1970s by the look of it.
Relatively modern repro of a Sevres porcelain scent bottle holder. Pretty
Oh, I'm keeping it pearls, believe me. I've a bit of a thing for nice evening bags!
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