Actually, a tea GLASS holder. Here's an example:...
That bear is absolutely charming! Do you think it's a panda? I always think of pandas as being the rolling ones......
Oooo, CX, that's lovely!
Whoa. That's a bit too freaky for me. Are the boxes dated? (i.e. Have they been around for a while?) I'll be interested to hear what you end up...
It's needlepoint, not embroidery, quite possibly from a kit or a pre-printed canvas. [ATTACH]
When I was a kid (1960's) my best friend's Dad had one of these on the desk in his home office. I used to love looking at it, finding the...
What an auspicious beginning!
Nate, that looks fantastic! Well done!
Good thought, Aqui! Depending on size, it very well could be.
I keep thinking "reticulated pottery", maybe Portugal or Italy(?) but I really don't know. I'm surprised it isn't marked.
I thought I recognized this! https://www.antiquers.com/threads/early-e-f-bodley-co-lidded-jug.18519/#post-252297
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