can you ask the seller for a better picture of the hallmark?
Empire or Classical style bookcase secretary - LOVELY! Is there a chance it could be southern? What are the secondary woods? Do you have a...
I believe you are referring to a 'straw' mark.
Imperial glass did a pinwheel pattern in marigold but this really reminds me of something Indiana glass would have made.
Japanese DUH!!! Thank you!
I originally thought these were vintage Georges Briard but they aren't marked and I didn't see any via google images or pinterest. Does anyone...
Have you tried brushing baby powder or cinnamon into the incised name? You could also try to do a rubbing with pencil and paper. Might give you...
Anna, we will need photographs of the entire piece and not just the marks.
I have a couple of blacklights that are in flashlight form which makes it a lot easier to use then the old fashion wall light for illuminating...
Lovely! Looks like Meiji Era (1868-1912) period. I can not see your mark very well but it reminds me of similar pieces by Kumeno Teitaro...
Do you a blacklight/ultraviolet light by chance? If so, go in a dark room and go over the painting with a blacklight. The light really helps...
There looks like there might more writing after the initials but I can't blow the image up?
The mark looks Japanese?
I agree that some areas look plated with copper coming through. The jewelers document stated 18k yellow gold. I only tested a small piece and...
Approx. length 4.25 inches closed. (Cited from:...
Good morning. Yes I know these are tortoiseshell and it will be a problem with selling but I need to know if anyone recognizes the hallmark? I...
Many thanks!!!!! I really find the painting fun and now I know the history!
Purchased at auction in Atlanta. I thought it was fun. Label on back from O'karma Jones Company here in Atlanta. They do custom framing and...
very similar to Waterford's Lismore pattern but could easily be Marquis by Waterford which is a newer production
Decorative porcelain urn.
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