I think the "hole" is to push out whatever is inserted in the front which has depth for maybe a coin or something replaceable like rouge or...
Shiny irregular beads are abalone. The clasp looks new.
Art Deco or art modern pot, vase, rose bowl, planter....
not sure if it actually is tokoname... it also reminds me of yixing stuff
potential title Antique Japanese Tokoname Bonsai with (name figures)
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To me the shape is more of a planter or jardiniere. Someone punched a hole for drainage. It could of been sold with a scored circle in clay at the...
i think it is "sellable". I like it.
I think you can much more than 5 each....especially if any of the pieces can be attributed to a maker like Winchester....
I think they are neato. That kinda of unknown market item, I usually try auction listing starting at a price I would be happy selling them for....
Is the lid really heavy? If so, I would be a really impractical food serving piece. I think it stood on column by a door, for some oddball...
Just Wow. Forgeries on top of forgeries
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thanks! Item is about 5"x5" Enamel section maybe silver or silvered metal.
found two cool oldwine bottles circa 1960 cheapo Calif wine-going to make terrariums for my two 20ish daughters. Plus found chineseenamel and...
Thank you both for your valuable input. The info give me enough info to figure my asking price.
thanks Terry, I have one watch reference book and couldn't make a match.
about to sell the 18k pocket watch to a watch dealer. Does anyone know what the ACmark stands for?
I noticed that small diamond too, maybe a repair. Or secret code.
Kinda looks like a match safe.
I like them. Definitely Asian inspired. Color combination though I think they maybe European like Gaudy Welch or Dutch-although I very little...
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