Thank you very much. The lid was rotated the wrong way. It's all good now.
Sorry. I am trying to replace one.
I've had this small, cast-bronze box for years. Before I get rid of it, I want to confirm my suspicions that it is a fake antique. I bought it...
Thanks so much. I didn't know that about length. It is tight on my small wrist. I wasn't thinking the best either but not cheaply made. I...
I am guessing this is better costume jewelry, but it has no mark and I can't figure out the age by the clasp. The glass has a slightly blueish...
Love the feet. Can't be of any help, though.
Below your excellent catch, was this one about "Vintage Resin Stone" set.:) MEXICAN CHESS SET VINTAGE RESIN STONE AND WOOD. AZTECS vs SPANISH |...
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Another with the same weave - also characterized as the Meiji period "Vessel - Bronze - mark: "cast by Ojima Komin from Great Japan" - Heavy...
So excited. I asked the dealer who had the piece described above about my suiban. Here is what he said: "Both of the suiban are cast metal...
It looks like the name for the tray is a suiban. I have found some with the similar stamped appearance, all of which are from the Meiji period,...
You're welcome. I use it all the time.
I keep looking. I found some with the stamped look of mine, which is quite heavy. The real older ones are forged.
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I'm studying on the metal tray. I keep seeing older Japanese pieces in metal mostly bronze. All the modern stuff comes in ceramic. While I...
I'm contemplating. I have some ruby sand I got years ago from Jalama Beach (Southern California Coast). I might use that. I'm not sure they...
Pretty little thing your tree. I murdered dozens of African violets in my day. :bag::bag::bag::bag::bag::bag:
That's a wonderful story. It must have made the workplace very interesting. At one time, I looked into growing a bonsai. The more I learned,...
Great idea. I will search for a rake thingy.
:) I grow orchids, but they are easy. I see growing a bonsai like growing African violets - way too much work.
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