And doesn't it read "Per Honor Virtusque"? Debora
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It could well belong to an institution and not a family. Does the ring have any marks? Debora
Doubt for the purpose of saving money. The woman who owned and carried this was a lady. Debora
The frame is perfect, of period and as unpretentious as the artist's title 'The fields opposite'. Debora
More likely a decorator than an artist. Debora
You don't provide measurements but... There appears to be an identical one listed on eBay. (No. 365912322535.) Seller has no additional...
Have you looked at the back of the piece itself? Debora
@MrsPerrysMusicClass, would you be kind enough to post a photograph of the pieces themselves? Debora
The internet says H.J. Stotter was a plastic products manufacturer in the Bronx. Dates of activity appear to be 1960s-1990s. Debora
Hum... A Google Images search brings up many similars. Some in faux damascene and marked "Spain." Wonder why so widely reproduced. Debora...
If the card is original to the item. Debora
The card can likely be dated by the telephone number. Debora [ATTACH]
Also, post photographs here. We don't do valuations because of the number of variables (eg. location, condition) but you might get directional...
Also, take a photograph of a key piece and do a Google Images search. That will bring up others that might be for sale on the internet. Debora
I'd think 1940s-ish because of the red but could be wrong. Debora
Sorry, you're right. It does say "Made in Italy." Debora
Chain length would be helpful. Certainly pre-1970s, I'd think. Debora
Isn't that a pretty thing? Debora
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