Fantastic advice everyone! Really years of experience being shared.
It would of been great if you took a photo of your almost purchase. Collectively we could of told you if your intuition to-not -buy was right....
Looks European to me. Maybe German Art Nouveau on the the late side.
how long? Three bars under glass around a wooden table frame, spindles in center of a gate. Decorate window bars.
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Not sure what to make of the at glass board comment. What new? lol shade or base or both.
The base is not "new" and very good quality with older parts. Going over in few minutes to look at it again.
Thanks everyone. I have the lamp on "hold". I will go back today. I did a quick look for a signature and found nothing. I am considering selling...
I agree. The past owner said the two have been together since the 1950s. The shade holder "rim" works perfectly, maybe that part is original.
The shade fits nicely in the rim not shown. Sorry quick photos at location. Any ideas of maker and age? Thanks[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hi all: I am glad you all found these kachinas interesting, most have already sold with without specific names. The bulk of the lot were signed...
Haeger, Stangl/Fulper and Catalina Island pottery shared a few shapes in the late 1920s-1930s. The op shape is one of the shared or copied between...
Nice job Laura, I want you on my research team! I found those too. Also Mati Wati, Water Goddess, Water spirit.
thanks!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Both about 8" long and heavy. The first one looks like it is made of iron with small specs of gold.
Wow, I now have to reconsider the blame I placed kids for mysterious glass damage.
Searched Priceminer. There were three similar scales (not exact) that sold between $125-$199 and one outlier for $14.00.
I use Priceminer (subscription) and Liveauctioners (free but must subscribe with password). Also, if I have a high ticket item, I will search past...
Working on a lot of old style or traditional carved Kachinas circa 1990s. I was able to track the artist [ATTACH] marks fairly easily, but...
The pulled silt marks are seen on many calif makers 1930s-1960s. The thin, wavy edges and color combo reminds me of three CA pottery companies La...
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