That is some great carving! Imagine how many children have been tormented into behaving with the threat of a visit from him!?!:joyful:
It is lovely! I do not believe I would attempt any cleaning. I think the color is intentional too and looks just right IMHO!
I like it! It grabs the imagination and makes one think of a traveling entertainer connection!
Welcome Richard! I have always been fascinated with netsukes but I knew enough to know I didn't know enough to buy one!!! I look forward to your...
Nice!!! I have replaced a couple of stones in antique rings with upgrades and they always have to repair the old worn prongs when they do that to...
Love it! What a legacy to make people smile for 4000 yrs!:)
It would have been calling me too! I like it!
Hey it's all good! This is how we learn. Welcome to the group!
@afantiques is far more knowledgeable then I am and hopefully he will weigh in.
I rather think someone started with just the old wooden case and purchased readily available modern parts. I think they could not find a dial that...
Someone has either redone an old case and put a modern mechanical movement in it or the whole package may be fairly modern IMHO.
Can you get any pics of the movement?
As a child in the 70's my parents took me to Canada and there were a lot of fur rugs for sale in the tourist venues. My mother bought one as a...
If you have not cleaned tarnish from them they are likely nickel silver IMHO.
We have personally had and sold 3 outrageous silver pocket watch cases. They were 18 size. We have had a 7,8, and a 10 oz silver case. Add in...
Here is the top dog watch!...
I am of the mind he is Confederate as well. I think the artist has done a good job of portraying a horse running on his last legs as well as a...
Sorry about that, I can get long winded! The watch they call the "Grand Complication" would have the most fantastically complicated movement...
Love that! I collect hippocampus items but won't be able to afford one of those!:wideyed:
She seems to have been rather accomplished in what I can find and I am most curious to know the Worthpoint value also. That might be a "sleeper"!
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