Got it! I really loved parquetry and marquetry work and the skill involved. You are right about sellers re-writing history!
Hum. I have seen many inlaid boxes and trays as Tunbridgeware that had mother of pearl inlay. Here is one of many I have saved...
I wonder if it is Tunbridge?
Lovely vintage signed vase - redware/terracotta. I should know this signature but can't seem to find it. Any help? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I am assuming these are all similar mass reproduced works https://www.etsy.com/listing/1480744465/picturesque-landscapes-of-south-india
Well you can tell I did NOT do well in geography in school :) The Cleopatra head is framed under glass and the back is sealed. These all came...
I client brought me a bunch of these - I originally thought 'Asian' but on the backside of one under the paper is Arabic writing? Some are...
I am wondering if it is an athlete or something - they usually sign their name with jersey or players number. Perhaps this belonged to that...
I don't know why but when I first saw it I thought French or Chinese - which is pretty random. It is something I would have scooped up. Charming...
I actually like the decor - not typical famille rose - looks like famille verte.
did you see this on Gotheborg...
well you said you metal and then put pewter with a question mark so at least that is one question answered. The makers mark is too small for me...
Likely pewter
This is where a gem tester comes in handy as it will indicate jadeite or not.
I have used saliva to clean paintings before - I will give it a shot and blacklight it again when the sun goes down to see if I can pull it out or...
Corner blocks are patent stamped for 1885[ATTACH]
I purchased this painting at an auction house I used to catalogue for in Atlanta back in 2016. The signature is faint and there are some...
Here are come comparables in order of most recent https://www.liveauctioneers.com/search/?keyword=Kaywoodie%20pipe&sort=-saleStart&status=archive
I sold my whole collection during my estate/moving sale. It was sad to see them go. My favorite ones were from Columbia - lots of colors!
What a nice find! I can never find any decent jewelry!
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