Decorator pieces to my eye. The type of thing sold in department stores to a somewhat more sophisticated buyer. Debora
I'd be a bit suspicious about Al Mettel. There are a lot of works (depicting a variety of signatures and locations) on the internet credited to...
She's wearing a robe de style with a pannier. 1920s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robe_de_style Debora
Certainly a multiple so agree. A merchandising piece. Frederick J. Hoertz. 'Aquitana Departing New York City.' The internet says a...
It's a copy of an illustration from a 1893 issue of St. Nicholas magazine. Debora [ATTACH]
When you "picked up" this item, what were you told about it? Debora
Looks like India to me. Debora
Graham is a type of biscuit, not a brand. Looks like a modern racist decorative piece (if that's not a contradiction) to my eye. Debora
Is the back imprinted? That should help with dating. Ah, the internet says mid-1970s. Debora
Do you collect hedgehogs, Michael? Of Forbidden Plateau memorabilia? Debora
That's a fair amount of money. Wonder what his mark-up is. Debora
The two addresses indicate it that it's going to be later than the 1893 date, perhaps much later given the style is classic. Debora
You will want to attach your photographs with your post. If you don't know how to do so, someone will be along shortly with instructions. Debora
Let us now what you find out please. Debora
Welcome, @whitedogsales, and thank you for joining us! You'll get more attention for your query if you start a new thread in the Furniture forum....
Two different shapes not a good sign. And, as early piece, there's probably profit in marriage. Have you contacted this guy for a free...
That'll teach me for showing off. As Alexander Pope wrote: A little learning is a dangerous thing ; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian...
Yes, the brown could be correct as it's the darkest colorway. Placement of lid looks better. And shape is a heptagon*, isn't it? Debora *...
Yes, and imagine it with the correct bulbs and sockets. Debora [ATTACH]
It's six-sided like the pot? Hum... could be but I'd expect it to be green to match the pot's trim. Debora [ATTACH]
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