Very interesting everyone! I guess i just "assumed" that it was American Empire because it seemed "early 1800's to me and mahogany. But, the fact...
I think so too...but it was the ears that did it for me! Leslie
I don't think they are the same either. Photo 1 fellow has a pronounced Widow's peak which isn't present in the second man's photo. Also the man...
I didn't know there was a term for old snapshots! Cool... ya learn something new every day! I've been the recipient of loads of them that have...
It really is quite unusual... eye catching! You did well! Leslie
Yes, I think Mother Of Pearl... and just by the glimpse of the woven work... I think "hairwork" braid. The bottle may have held "spirits" used...
My gut feeling is WWI era... I did a quick search and found this one which stated that it was indeed a Navy WWI inkwell.... Great little find!...
What a beauty! You didn't even address the woven work... is it hairwork???? Is that a little dog on it? I need to see more!
That was my first thought too! LOL!
I just saw a post on the internet about "fashion trends" making a comeback... "mom jeans", shoulder pads, long straight hair parted in the middle,...
My Dad had one that he bought back in the 1970's...maybe in a little German gift shop/Deli in Wawa Ontario...
I agree about oak... with the exception of Mission Style which seems to be doing ok. But, 1900's oak and 1980's oak isn't selling at all. I hear...
I'm kind of in agreement re: an event with a "reigning" crowned woman rather than real royalty. Even though the background is not clear; it looks...
Nice job!
Pretty piece!
What a fun little piece! I think it isn't right for Scottish either. But it sure is sweet. What is the material under the "top"... the round part...
Dang, I gotta remember to check those dates!
Ohhhhh! I love it... I was thinking Empire-ish era...
I love that! Yes, cleaning would probably make it look awesome! Reupholstering wouldn't hurt. I just saw a "double bench" (a bit older that) on...
I know how you feel! We have a similar one that my Grandfather made in the 1920's. Apparently, it was always in their basement as my...
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