Lovely colour and I don't like pink much!
It is the strawflower or strawbloom pattern but the quality is not as good as the "big guys." However, they don't look Chinese made to me. Just...
Broke its left ear and someone out a bandaid on it! Other than that, I dunno. It's kinda cute but what animal is it supposed to be?
Oh it's like Democrats and Republicans when it comes to shining brass. Both sides can be vociferous about yea or nay. My personal rule of thumb...
How sweet!
And what would that "certain" taste be? :D. Bit of an oddity to me. But different strokes for different folks. I think 2manybooks is spot on.
Nice antique!!
Which is why a silver cloth is best.
Wonder why it isn't shinier? My Wedgwood tea set has platinum on it and it does have a darker grey colour than silver, but it is shiny.
Get a silver or jeweler's cloth and shine up that silver! It will look amazing.
Cool! Finds "in the wild" are the best!
Constellation ring! Love it. I found out last night that a "junk jewelry" brooch I've had is sterling silver. Years ago I bought brooches on...
People don't have the same amount of room anymore, so large sets don't fit. I would imagine that a single chair would appeal as an accent piece...
Thanks for the update! Very interesting!
Cool!
Here's a late 18th c. Caughley "S" mark: [IMG] https://www.premierantiques.co.uk/caughley-scalloped-pagoda-teabowl--saucer-c1785-2-4-p.asp
Here is one similar to yours, and not in as good condition. Unfortunately, the seller doesn't have much info:...
Why not? Not like many of the younger generations will know any different.
I would like it for the name. Then I could tell people that I have a Mercedes. :D Sorry about the bad joke, but that is a handsome machine.
I have a fondness for these utilitarian wares. Nice one!
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