@Roger888, would you be kind enough to post a photograph of one of the coasters itself? Debora
The above is fascinating. Debora
Too fun! Debora
Apologies. I meant to add that I don't think it's Victorian. Debora
The first appears to be a decorative painting. Debora
It may not be totally successful but... it was done by someone with artistic training who was happy with the result. Hence the expensive framing....
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"The epitome of functional simplicity." And who amongst us girls hasn't had a boyfriend who could be described thus? Debora
That looks like coconut palm wood to my eye. Let's see what others think. In the meantime, in what part of the world did you find it and what,...
I think she wasn't keeping good time and he gave her a kick. Debora
Looks more like the Alps. Debora
She's liable to catch cold! Debora
Oh, and pull that young girl's skirt down, would you? She looks most undignified. Debora
They're surprisingly common, aren't they? Here's a German online auction web site that says they're a Christmas tree decoration from the Ore...
He's wearing a Tyroleon hat and lederhosen so Germany most likely. I'd think 1930s from the eyebrows and eau de Nil color of their accessories....
Love the chairs. Debora
Hey, James, I've taken the liberty of reposting your photographs as Full Image rather than Thumbnail so they're easier for everyone to see....
[ATTACH] @Edward Battersby, it reads: CFO Viana do Castelo 82-F Made in Portugal May we see the piece itself please? Debora
Agree. But think seller being a bit fanciful as to date. Debora
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