Here's the answer to the flaw. Poor pattern match on left pocket. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My experience with Asian box types is limited, however, a couple of aspects of this item are questionable which leads me to think it is a fairly...
I say, sit back and enjoy your new find, however, you now have a problem; how are you to display your anchor?
Cannot attest to Murano, however, the uniform lip-roll of the opening as well as the subtle color variations is also seen in other Murano works???
If you don't mind, I would prefer to wait for a short while so others have a chance to submit their thoughts.
It appears to be cast iron and that would account for the weight.
Noble effort in the making of this garment except for a fatal flaw. Anyone see the issue?
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I agree. Photos allow the best advice.
Only my opinion, however, the flukes are odd shaped and the crown seems weak to me. I think it is a reproduction. I could be wrong.
Boy did I miss that question. I thought you meant a name substituting for a color like "Rose." :)
See opening thread. Photo added to beginning. Most I could do with 1MB.
[ATTACH] I'm trying to find the maker's name, find out the nomenclature of the bowl and some approximate value. Anyone read Japanese? [ATTACH]...
Welcome aboard. :)
The lamp was bought in 1983 or 1984, but cannot remember where.
Walnut.
I think this lamp is a great example of the type of work you would expect of Tiffany. The three issues I found questionable were the base, the...
Keep as is and where is, window sill.
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