I don't really collect it but buy it for resale when I can. I do have a bamboo fly rod with antique reel as a wall hanger. Never found anything...
I also think Persian. Quality is much better than we usually see so think this has some good age to it.... likely antique or nearly so. In...
clutteredcloset has pretty much nailed this. The papering on the inside was just decorative and not distinctive to a manufacturer. If there are...
Agree with a 50s date on this. Not really a reproduction as it is just an assemblage of lamp parts.
These were veneer so difficult to refinish when so far gone as this one is. I think I see some missing and raised veneer but hard to tell from...
Maybe Majestic Arts.
methylated spirits would work as well. I would just start with a rag. Hopefully, the finish will just melt away. Any scraping should be done...
Paint stripper will be the fastest way. Lacquer thinner should do the job but only takes a bit off at a time. Gives you more control and less mess.
Think the black "stain" is old discolored varnish. Sanding will remove it but I don't recommend sanding antiques unless absolutely necessary....
Here in the US, would expect a couple hundred or so at a good auction. Maybe double that at retail in the right location.
I also do not think Acoma. Maybe non-native.
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