Aside for a Bonsai, maybe it held one of those gemstone flower/ tree creations? James.
Very strange set-up. I imagine there was a loop at top for a handle. To me it has the look of Israeli metalwork, but that is usually clearly...
Here's a link that relates to the last image... https://portraitsofbritain.co.uk James.
Woodings Verona Tool Works, the H stands for Hard....
Here you go... https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/55768040_vintage-german-turkey-candy-container James.
Possibly representations of Mongols / Ggenghis Khan? James.
The internet is full of great resources. Here are a few starting points....
Here's a product, and there are likely to be others. https://www.preservation-solutions.com/waterlogged-wood-conservation/
This looks like yours, too......
You may have a imitation of a Lladro. This is likely what it's based on... [ATTACH] James.
Look here... reproduction Torchiere lamp shades
I can see why you think they look like llamas, but they are two legged, so I think they are birds. I'm going with Peacocks. James.
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Note to self, coffee first. :rolleyes: [ATTACH] Do the conservators have input?
It was worth a try. This is all I could get out of the image. It's hard to instruct photography remotely. ;) i need help requested an image of...
Simply type the text as a google search. Use the text in the black box on its cover. Do the same for Johanna M. Schmidt and see if you get...
The brown King is not part of the set.
I'd take pictures before applying any substance on the surface. ;) This is an example of what can be seen with the original image. [ATTACH]
A bit more on that theme... Shoot a couple of more photos. If you can adjust the brightness/ darkness, make it a bit darker. Try direct sun and...
Found a 19.25" similar format......
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