Factory painting. Here is another one. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/120127-w-mirkin
Not sure what the critters are but think an 1880 date about right.
Interesting chair. I don't quite know what to make of the top wood configuration..... Maybe William and Mary meets Empire revival. I do think...
Really not a whole lot you can do. Cleaning with anything other than a duster will probably remove paper. Have seen some people lacquer these to...
Might also be termed a butler's secretary. Agree that this is a bit of a transitional piece and a very early 1800s date would seem accurate....
Have not seen this mark before and the pottery is a bit different than most swirled clay pieces seen. Wonder if this might be a student piece...
40 GBP = a little more than 50 USD. If this were mine, I would be shooting for about triple that or just a bit under, assuming good condition....
Hard to tell age with the new upholstery. Could be as early as the 30s or fairly modern. It is based on an ancient Roman form so style is...
Agree with a 70s date. I can see why you used the marble with the columns but I would prefer the table as-is over your current set up. To each...
Elements of this call for this being a late renaissance revival piece circa 1880. Other aspects read later. Can we see drawer construction?...
Might call it a plantation desk, though most do not have a cabinet at the bottom. It is older than you think. Really a drop-front secretary Circa...
Think it is hand-arbeit. Would this be contemporary Westerwald?
This little jug is signed but I can not make it out. Any help? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The center of the signature is just as illegible as it appears...
It has been quite awhile since I have posted to this thread. I buy all the time but most of what I buy, while it makes me money, is really not...
Think maybe Belgian or French. Rambervillers?
I'm in the 20s-30s camp
Assuming real inlay, I also think Edwardian or so.
Here we go ….. a bit older example [IMG] Currently on ebay…......
Now that I have said this, I can't find another example :rolleyes: Somewhat similar with a drop-front for more writing surface. [IMG]
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