Interesting that it's a set of six. Typically, Japanese sets are fives, as it's thought fortuitous.
Mustard. The proper stuff, not the squeezy blandness.
That's stunning. Burr walnut?
If you are in the UK, PLEASE put that thing on either Freecycle or Freegle. I guarantee it will get snapped up. The other people who will take it...
Hm. I'm inclined to think they would get more as a complete collection. You're more likely to get the completists and those with a sense of...
I'd have grabbed them, they're charming.
This seems to me to be one heck of a find. I suspect someone went on a trip and took the equivalent of an autograph book. Hope they stay together.
Yup, bottom needed. It is in the style of Japanese Imari but it does look rather recent.
I'd say yes.
We'd call that a hall chair here.
On that, I've no clue - I'm in the UK, so it would be quite different from where you are, sorry!
Southern German/Bavarian. I've seen them in situ. I've a feeling that quote is Goethe or Luther or someone. If your family were from close to the...
Hey, sell it as both, it's repurposing!
Here, a commode is also a chair with a potty in it. ;)
I've had that mark too. Never did find out who.
Ribbed, not beehive. If I saw it here, I would think it might be Webb. 1930s to 50s with that golden amber glass.
Absolutely toothpicks,I've seen loads of them.
1850s or later from the style.
We did!
Yup, often filled and it's small enough for a decorative dressage style crop.
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