It's lovely!
Love the portrait!
Shaker has the simplicity of elegance all wrapped into one. I have had the pleasure of visiting their village in NH several years ago, and there...
I'm signing out now, so I'll check on this thread tomorrow.
Hi James! Welcome to Antiquers........... Your pictures are a bit small, so please edit your post and choose Full Image. Others who can help...
I think it's lovely just as it is. Antique Eastlake, but do wait for confirmation from those who know for sure about era.
That's a easy/hard question to answer....."are they worth keeping". If you like them, then yes.........If not, offer them for sale. I think...
Hi Malvern! Welcome to Antiquers............:cat: Perhaps this will help you until our English members respond....
My thoughts as well Matt..............
Hi Voltaire! Welcome to Antiquers.............:cat:
I can't see the back seam very well, but when I click and enlarge your picture, it appears to have been hand stitched......I'm thinking home...
I am too, unless it's the silver piece in front of the fan. If it is, it appears to be a powder puff/powder jar. Sometimes musical as well.
Perhaps this helps? https://wanderingbooknut.weebly.com/dressler--kister.html
The figurine amongst the vases looks very nice. Check for mark on the back.
Yes.....a pincushion doll. Look for mark on back, might be buried in the folds of the cushion. They aren't as popular as they used to be, but if...
Great!
Compare to Dressel Kister................
HI Janet! Welcome to Antiquers............ Condolences on the loss of your mother....... We look forward to seeing your items, and when you do...
Nice full picture.......it may help those in the know........:cat: Keep checking back for replies................we come and go at all...
Hi RWPD! Welcome to Antiquers..............:cat: I'm sorry that I can't help, but a full shot of the green piece may be helpful to other members.
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