This doesn't look like one of the fakes to me - maybe it's the pic but the scales look inlaid in nickel - are the fakes like that? The fact you...
It is regular old enamelling! Porcelain? I don't think so. Why on earth would it be porcelain? Doesn't make sense.
Lovely plate!
Not seen that mark before - the decoration is probably a transfer that has been filled in and washed over. Initial impression is not too bad...
This looks like a larger piece, I've seen other large works like this show up over the last few years - the last large one I saw with this style...
It's all about the heft versus scale. The only way to judge that is in hand, unfortunately.
Chuck it in the bin or reconsign, don't need stuff like that
I think it is newish - that said though, these are sometimes very nice quality even if newer. Classical scenes like this are usually based on...
Korean
My local grocery sells them but Amazon has them also and I think Wal-Mart has the larger glass jar size. Once you try these, you'll never eat any...
Riga - the best sardines in the world bar none! [IMG]
Talented amateur work IMO
Good quality
Clay/pottery picture mounted on plywood?
Worked there during school holidays! :wideyed::eek::banghead: ...and don't forget it's where Laura Ashley hailed from and also where they...
Probably English chamotte in the sensibility of mingei, Leach/Hamada humility ethic, would be better without those chix, form is OK though, weight...
Thanks! glad to hear it worked that well for you - My first was about 3 weeks ago and I couldn't be happier - what a difference!!! Next eye coming...
1910-20 Japanese pottery, satsuma type earthenware, not Nippon of course as that is porcelain not pottery. Same sensibility, but more mass market...
You know, I think I was mistaken - I too, now see the bug trail :wideyed::blackeye: You have to keep in mind though I just had a cataract op so...
True, but in the case of pewter wares they almost always ARE.
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