I would not attempt repair for the reason I cited, but it is your decision.
IMHO, I suspect the item is molded plastic, however, if it is made from ivory, I would not repair because it would become worthless. If it is...
Second thought, nose gay?
More likely a trinket box.
Dimensions?
Lunch pot???
Not trying to be snarky, but is this your opinion or a fact?
I checked the date and found 1888, Art Metal Construction Company, so I was off by a few years, 16 to be exact. I lived there for a spell.
If memory serves me correctly, Art Metal was founded in 1903 or 1907.
Sorry, incorrect.
Bingo, correct!!!
Wrong.
Next question: Which U.S. town was the leader in metal furniture manufacturing in the early twentieth century?
Correcta-mundo.
Here's a question not many can answer. Name the city that was the 'furniture capital' in the 50's.
The chairs appear to have been repaired numerous times. The corner braces are ill cut and some are of different wood species. I believe the main...
I have two issues with candle holder. First, there is no drip plate and second, when the candle burns down to the "handle", the soot will blacken...
Looks like an inkwell to me.
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"Odds bodkins" is an expression meaning God's body. Whoda thunkit?
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