The cream glaze on the inside and base doesn't look right to me for Australian pottery. Could be wrong but don't recall ever seeing it here.
The hand style indicates 1930s to me.:)
Any makers marks??
I'm seeing verdigris in the second photo which might suggest simply gold plated copper or brass. Others may have better ideas.:)
I didn't have any luck either. There were just too many Italian companies and others using a similar mark. Sorry.:bag:
I get the distinct impression the beads are old if not old,old or possibly even old,old,old. How regular the drilled holes are may be a clue but...
Welcome John. There lots of them on eBay and they don't sell for much. The others may need to see a picture of the back and any makers marks.
No thanks needed ----- we're bored:D:D
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Thought there might be something in that squiggle but instead found some extremely sloppy paintwork.:bag::bag: [ATTACH]
Might still be but I like the comparison to these [IMG] Cited from http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/distinguish_iv_bon_cel.htm
I'm going to stick my neck out and say it is celluloid.:bag: [ATTACH]
If you can get the knobs off and unscrew the three screws you will quite often find the makers name or mark on the back plate. The winding rings...
Looks Indian to me.:bag:
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It can't be earlier than 1876 when Seth Thomas invented the wind up alarm clock. My best guess would be 1890-1930. The experts may need to see it...
I've got a horrible feeling this article shows the future doesn't bode well for antiques selling....
I'm out. I only collect the Ka-Ch'ing Ka-Ch'ing dynasty.:bag: Sorry! I'm losing it slowly but surely.:p
Curious looks old but could be early to mid twentieth century because of... Hmmm...its got four... What's that on top of the..... Gotta love the...
I'm not totally convinced that is a "Gal".:bag::bag::bag:
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