Hello everyone and Happy Christmas Eve! I could use a little help with these candle blocks. They measure 1 7/8" high and 2 3/4" across the top....
Is there any other mark on the metal besides "STERLING"? Don
Here's a link that will take your to a Gotheborg's page discussing the issue. http://www.gotheborg.com/~gothebor/qa/foreignstamp.shtml Don
No offense intended but I honestly think this is one of the uglier items I've seen in awhile. It looks like someone tried to combine a botanical...
As Janet mentioned, the most reliable indicator is eBay's sold listings. You should search under "Nippon Biscuit Jar" or "Nippon Cracker Jar"...
Hello Mickeylee33 and welcome! Lovely jar. I believe you are correct in your attribution that it is unmarked Nippon. Date is probably early...
It would certainly help to have the item in hand. As you've noted the weight alone can be a very important clue. If you ever do remove the paint...
Hello Flilot and Welcome! I'm not sure I can do much but give a few impressions. Whoever painted the figurine did not do it any favors. If done...
I'm sorry, johnny, it's an MIJ import. I believe Norcrest carried these. The rim on these vases is really thin. Antique peachblow would have a...
Thank you, rhiwfield. I actually have had some luck selling lightly damaged pieces. If you don't ask anywhere near full price and are honest...
As far as I know this has never been documented as McCoy. I think it's one of the smaller potteries like Fredericksburg or Cameron Clay. Don
For those of you who are members of the Art Glass Collectors Group on Facebook a similar vase was just posted about an hour ago. The vase posted...
Hello Everyone - I have been trying to figure out who made this bowl. It has three grape clusters and six leaves on the side and a leaf in the...
Yes, that's why I'm hoping I can find some way to make it more desirable. Don
Thanks, bronwen. Nice to know I haven't lost it completely yet but don't know why I couldn't find the thread. I am finally getting it listed and...
Hello Everyone! Forgive me if I've posted this before but I couldn't find the thread. My memory is not what it used to me but this may be the...
If cluttered's suggestion doesn't work I would also try to see if the customer would accept a substitute as buyingtime suggested. There's a cream...
I would try a little liquid dish washing soap like Dawn. I can't see the color very well but it seems even throughout the piece. Is it white...
I think the second piece is Dugans' Question Marks in blue opalescent. Don
Sorry I'm stumped. American companies like Roseville, Weller, etc. did cameoware around the early 1900's but I don't recognize this vase as...
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