Got it! Painting, George C. Marshall by R. K. Fletcher, 1948...
:woot::hilarious:!
This would be my starting point ... https://www.marshallfoundation.org/articles-and-features/robert-lovett-a-man-of-character-and-ability/ This...
The link says it's resin.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miniature-Furniture-Fireplace-Window-Display/dp/B0C59LKTSM
Sure looks like this ... https://mirasjewelers.com/products/classic-14k-white-gold-diamond-cocktail-ring...
These sold cheap at $25 ... https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/156356557_2-art-nouveau-czech-gilt-enamel-glass-vases I like it!
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/kl-satsuma-vase-japan-aelter-1185-c-696465bb33
That's a wow! Similar ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/264864581698...
It looks like an artillery shell casing, but not sure. Looking at the exposed rim, it seems a bit thick to me. Whatever it is, it's very nice.
good read ... https://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/portrait-deruta-ceramics/ another in the "style" ......
similar fender ... https://www.chairish.com/product/10395668/pierced-brass-fireplace-fender-with-lion-heads
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afro-Dutch_people
https://www.potteriesauctions.com/news/a-guide-to-royal-worcester-pottery-and-porcelain-backstamps 1st image ... 1894 – 2 dots left 1 right 2nd...
"Delfts" is ok, but can not find 3 footed cups or mugs.
I think this is your search direction ... Chinese Altar Cabinet
This would be an easy solution and it would look complete. :cat: You could straighten the bend and affix something like a pipe cleaner to the top.
Maybe a bull fiddle was attached to the rod? Here's another inkwell ......
I found that "Refresh Yourself" is a 1924 slogan.
Just in case someone else wrote the artist name without the "h" in it Ku Fu-Sheng ......
Separate names with a comma.