Try Lawrence Leitch. Debora
Irises, anemones and perhaps violets? Debora
A photograph of the figure's front would be helpful. Debora
And the crown stamp is the only mark? Debora
Lots of foliage for a coal mine, I'd think. But whadIknow. Here's a list of U.S. silver mines. A bit of research would eliminate or identify....
He could even be a tad earlier with the lank hair and those side curls. Here's Bulwer-Lytton in the 1840s with similar tie pin and watch chain....
A "chinstrap." Popular in the 1850s. Debora
I suspect the hole allows for hot water to be poured in. Check out "scuttle mug." Debora
From the internet: "If you see “Made in England,” this piece is likely post-1945." Debora
It looks as if it were originally lidded. Debora
At a guess, I'd think he was 1850s or a tad later based on the frock coat with the high collar and wide lapels, matching vest and puff tie. But I...
Would/could you post a photograph of the piano bench itself please? It would be of greater help in dating. Debora
Perhaps they had an impeccable provenance. Debora
Doesn't particularly much like Peter Arno's later work, does it? Would/could you post a link to the auction. Debora
A very popular ware. Appears to have been produced and reproduced over decades. Agree with above though. Debora
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Appears so. Not a souvenir; bought in Switzerland. Debora
The bird is a quail. Debora
The first is from Bali. If you post an in-focus close-up photograph of the signature in the correct orientation, perhaps someone will be able to...
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