That black and red combination has been popular for a long time. I have this title page from a book on Palladio printed in 1743: [ATTACH]
It does look to me like splintering.
I thought something had smacked the canvas, but it was only the rickshaw wheel.
I would think the box shows standard wear from use.
For years people in thrift stores have been grabbing things off shelves, then skulking off into dark corners to see if they can't find them online...
I think it could be French. A shot in the dark, but I have seen French pieces with glass in metal mounts. The mounting technique might be called...
Acid etched, or sand blasted?
Something along these lines, and missing a globe....
Third party decorated?
I think Asian. Possibly meant to hold ink for a chop.
Sorry I can not help with this question. It likely is after a painting. One of his best known prints, "The dragon devouring the Companions of...
I think the sketch shows a loom.
I wonder if it might have been originally covered in leather, or rattan.
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All-Russia industrial and art exhibition 1896 in Nizhny Novgorod was held from May 28 (June 9 N.S.) till October 1 (13 N.S.), 1896. That looks...
Looks like a cross between a Japanese tsuba and mon. That doesn't necessarily mean Japan, but it might be the inspiration.
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These are being reproduced, Don't know how to tell the difference. Those old bubble lights are also being reproduced.
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Idle question: if you found one to sell, how would you sell it? If it was going to auction, what kind of auction would it be? (you can bet...
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