I'd never seen anything like that before but... A Google Lens search brings up many similars, including one in the Rijksmuseum. Debora [ATTACH]
True. But could be unauthorized. Debora
I think these may be a better class of factory painting. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't come out of a US military PX in Korea. Debora
"Double-breasted" is the word you want. Debora
Certainly looks like police. So a police chief from the late 1800s... There are a few groups you could contact in Muskegon including the police...
I'd be cautious here. Lots of works to be found by "Korean artist" Hoe Won on internet but no biographical information and signatures vary. Debora
Given colorway, agree re date. Vintage, not antique. If they're in Brazil, Portugal most likely. Wouldn't have been expensive in their time....
The Ruby Slippers didn't have bows. Look more Minnie Mouse to me. And Disney doesn't stop with the merchandising. Debora
That looks right. From an etsy.com listing: "History: Giuliano Fratti, based in Milan, between 1930 and 1940 produced buttons, belts and...
Perhaps by "Venetia", someone in the family was referring to this region by its old name....
Like @verybrad said. Debora
Company was founded, according to the internet, in 1889. They later changed the height adjuster on their chairs and added the language "Pat. Oct...
And the Desert Rose plate. Debora
I see a double fleur-de-lis. Debora
Food is locked up to prevent servants from stealing. From Wikipedia: "The chatelaine was also used as a woman's keychain in the 19th century...
Why don't you find a full-service upholsterer that will repair the springs? A professional who has experience in doing so? Debora
Ah, so the maker is RAMA? Debora
Roberts? Well done! Debora
Pewter with 95% tin. It says "Rare Peltro 95%." Hard to tell from photograph. Does it also say "Fait A Main"? Debora
I see "Mulonny." Debora
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