Not this guy either ... General Charles Lane Fitzhugh https://www.tias.com/autograph-general-charles-l-fitzhugh-541409.html It is also possible...
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It seems to be a mystery mark ... https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/92083-mystery-eagle-pottery-bowl-planter...
Building on komokwa's post ......
1939 NY World's Fair. Nice.
It doubles as a travel whisk, as-well-as tongs. :)
Does it open like this?...
That a tough search. :(
I am not finding other signatures of his that are similar. A very nice painting in a similar style. (Also, I'm no expert.)
Using the drawer pulls, this may point in a direction. https://www.pamono.com/dutch-inlaid-walnut-chest-of-3-drawers-19th-century Similar curved...
https://www.google.com/search?q=koi+fish+represent&rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1034US1035&oq=koi+fish+repr&aqs=chrome.0.0i512l2j69i57j0i512j0i22i30j0i15i22i30j...
Very possible that it's a mourning image within, that had gotten wet. The shape of the front could resemble a skull. The loop it hangs from shows...
https://www.google.com/search?q=motto+%22Suaviter+et+fortiter%22&rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1034US1035&oq=motto+%22Suaviter+et+fortiter%22&aqs=chrome..69i57j3...
Possible ......
Look here ... https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/auctions/upcoming-auctions/disney-delights-headline-potter-potter-july-30-auction/...
I would place a few craigslist ads (with photos) in the areas you plan to be and plan plan meets with potential buyers. Also, search for...
I wonder if you give then a clear coating of lacquer (or something else) it may make them usable.
The girl with a cat is nicely done. I like it. :cat:
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Narrowing it down ... https://www.figurines-sculpture.com/pottery-mark-query-blue-r-inside-blue-diamond.html
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