I will if you get some proper training, and respect for your country's heritage.
Just as an aside, some Arts and Crafts pieces, notably wood and some metals were deliberately fumed to attain a certain patina. Taking those off...
The key word here is "responsible". Letting a person loose with a metal detector with no training or regard for history, archeology, context,...
Anything is possible in my little world.
Please.. take it to a professional. Record the location, report the find, turn it in and take a class in civic archeology.
I think it's a commemorative replica of a Civil War land mine... American, that is. ;) [ATTACH]
Doesn't appear to be oak. Maybe a very light mahogany? I think it would look exceptional with a few coats of orange shellac to warm it up.
It's one of the classic tales in Greek mythology, and a very popular art motif.
Could be, Google shows a lot of Victorian pave' turquoise jewelry . I also just commissioned an estate with a lot of vintage Persian turquoise...
Discretion is the better part of valour. I wish I had your restraint. And kudos to those of you who put so much time and effort into the excellent...
He'll probably be back In another incarnation To cause the good folk here Some further remonstration.
Occasionally you might find brass pieces coated with lacquer or wax to prevent tarnish. They can be hard to cut through with brass polish and...
Your cat scratcher made me LOL. You may have a bit of luck reaching out to the "shabby chic" crowd. Looks like a good candidate for a chalk paint...
Is @toomanytocount still on the board? There was at least one lenghty discussion on cloisonne in the past....
They could also be ballroom chairs. I would describe them as classical revival.
AHA! You know too! Yes, those babies! 24/7 for about two weeks straight!
Can't find it a Google search. Could you post an example or two, please? Thanks!
I understand your frustration. According to the Rainwaters, R&B offered 51 different styles of water pitchers in their peak year, 1885. So, you...
I'm speechless. Thank you.
I love that piratey chair! The lions remind me of RJ Horner but I can't find any exact matches.
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