After reviewing 100s of possiblilities, I too was convinced, and it sold as such. These variant designs within a pattern name are problematic, to...
It could work for that... but seems a bit too late in style .. those were mostly classical, formal Victorian applications. It clearly was part of...
Giggle... Oh, I see you an experienced seller.
Dude! TMI!
Try eBay.
Maybe they are dylsexic.
What the Dickens?! People do the oddest things to their furniture![ATTACH]
What WE do in the shadows.....:vamp:[ATTACH]
Handsome!
The damage reduces the value unfortunately. But transferware still has a solid collectors' core. In a US shop, I would consider paying up to $25...
I know where he lives....
Perhaps he could redeem himself by building you a short footed stand. [ATTACH]
I resemble that remark!!!
BTW.. if the poor repair bothers you, there are restorationists who specialize in repairing ceramic and glass items.
or did you mean after it was purchased.. at a later date by the owner? Probably not, spray lacquer is not an easy type of application for the...
Be cautious trying to match wood stain colors. I find it very difficult to get right. Again, try in an inconspicuous area first. I don't use...
Yes. To make bentwood items, the wood needs to be heated with hot steam, then left to dry in forms. After assembling, it would be sanded, then the...
And I would say it's late 19th century ironstone transferware, with hand-colored embellishments, in an Aesthetic Movement Japonisme motif. The...
Hard to say from photos, but it appears you may have a colored lacquer finish sprayed on. It is worn away in spots. I would avoid cleaning those...
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