After having seen the items some people have restored, I feel it's safe to say, virtually nothing is beyond hope, if you really wish to restore...
Obviously, I could be mistaken judging solely by this one video, but I don't think it is mystic topaz as the colours seem very much set to there...
Hmmm, how about a close up of the signature area at the top-left.
It could also be an aquamarine of some type in its rough natural state. Though positivei identification of any gemstone via a photograph alone...
Yes, I agree, manatee and calf. The stones could either be carved or molded from reconstituted stone to give the effect of carved sandstone,...
I thought that too at first, but the beard is all wrong to be Herny VIII.
Here's one which sold for $7,380 US https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3134B/lots/455 [IMG]
I can't really see the border very well, but it looks as though there is Hebrew writing around the outsides. Is there perhaps more to the picture...
Yes, it really does seem to match even the pose of the figurine as well.
So does amber...
Adding to Any Jewelry's list... I believe this set is of Vietnamese instrument styling, yet Chinese instruments are extremely similar, mostly...
Can we see a shot from behind the statue? Does he have a tail that we see partially sticking out there on the side view? If you have a close up...
To be sure, we'd need to see the actual 'marks' far more clearly. Not sure how you may manage to photograph and indentation which has no colour...
萬壽無疆 - boundless longevity wàn shòu wú jiāng A direction word for word translation doesn't really do it justice, it is basically an idiom wishing...
Many thanks for checking that out, I do not have an account with Worthpoint myself, otherwise I would have offered up the prices myself.
Okay, so I see it is not just a wedgewood florentine black teapot, yours is the version with gold trim instead of continuing the black theme....
The links are not working, in either post.
What spoon...? Unless, there is something wrong at my end, I see no picture to look at?
I would say this post requires the same response I gave to your other recent post. Yes, you should be able to find them on places like ebay and...
Yes, you should be able to find them on places like ebay and find some other peoples ideas of pricing there. See if you can find any which have...
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