My first thought was potpourri or some kind of scented item.
Ashtray usually has a flat place to allow a cigarette to rest and this doesn't. I don't know what it is though....:confused:
As for the wood horse above, shoot me if you must, but I would really like to see it without that flea bitten, worn out ragged and shrunken hide...
I think the bale (the round part) may be different content then the piece itself. It may be wise to test both.
Welcome to the group! That is a lovely piece of furniture! I am not an expert in furniture but I believe someone has invested a good sum to have...
I have been to few Midwest Amish farm auctions and they lead very basic lives without many of our amenities or living standards. Hard telling what...
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Yes I have seen a quite a few Victorian pieces done with real horse hide. Kind of creepy but it was the gold standard then. I would call it "Large...
I still do not think it is Japan but I am of no real help not being able to hold it in person. For me at least it seems I can almost always...
Every kid should have a horse. You learn a lot of responsibility. After years of hearing how bad I wanted a horse my dad relented when I was 12....
I have always seen these classified as "Victorian Era" as far as dating it Journey. I think that is likely accurate enough.
I think the screws are correct. These fetch good money but this one is a little moth eaten so to speak. I am a shameless lover of everything horse...
Yes a picture of the bottom please! I am leaning towards German. BTW welcome Cassy!!!!
That is awesome!!! I REALLY like them now!!!!:)
They have some age and will be desirable to some collectors for sure. My grasp of Bohemian glass is not good enough to give precise details...
Can't really tell in the pic but do the cameo ladies face the same way or are they facing different directions?
I like those. My first thought is Bohemian!
Welcome!!! Can you please get a picture where there is some light on the vase and a picture of the bottom? Ooops, johnny was faster by a split...
That is awesome!! I love mules. My parents neighbor keeps donkeys with his cattle because they are very protective and will take care of varmits too.
Painting blank pieces was a big pastime for women in Victorian days.
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