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The wood may be what is sometimes called "shesham" or "sheesham" but I don't know if that is just a local name.
A retroactive welcome to you!
It is possible that the solder does not contain lead; lead-free solder is commonly available and often used for applications where one would not...
The vase certainly looks lathe-turned; the figures hand-carved of course.
We got three out of the four, by simultaneous research and posting.....I can't find the last one though. And I cross-posted this too!
Check out this portrait of Michelangelo, by Stefano Bianchetti: [ATTACH] from http://www.britannica.com/biography/Michelangelo
I've been there! Anyone who likes tesla coils would love it. Be sure not to skip the electrical show! http://www.sparkmuseum.org/
Welcome, Jan! I like the violin painting. It must be nice to have a lot of his work.
Indeed. Among other things, it is excellent for removing brown stains inside coffee or tea cups, which seem very hard to remove otherwise. But...
Yes. Photo of the back might be helpful also.
Oh, and another very mild abrasive/polish: toothpaste. It can be used as a gentle polishing medium for ceramics, metals, plastic, wood; and won't...
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