I would expect the stopper and base to both carry a meander or fluted motif, not one on one and one on the other. Debora
It's very attractive of its kind. Glad you're enjoying. Debora
Agree with above. A conversion. And I wonder if stopper and base are not a marriage given how different their designs and proportions are. Debora
Not very useful? In it's time, the botijo was the equivalent of this! Debora [ATTACH]
Depends on what you mean by "authentic." Doesn't appear to be a genuine "stick" from the 1800s-1900s but... Does appear to be a modern fantasy...
These do seem to be fantasy pieces. Here's something similar....
Nope. But the striped fabric is seersucker, if that helps you. Debora
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And for those who don't know... The smaller piece is in the traditional shape. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botijo Debora
Might even have been a school woodworking class project. Debora
Here's more information. Looks more likely. https://www.dorchesterhistoricalsocietyblog.org/blog/3452/ Debora
Here's a F.W. Macondray. Not sure he's the perfect fit. https://cypresslawnheritagefoundation.org/frederick-william-macondray/ Debora
"Macondray" according to this. [ATTACH] And "Macondry" according to this:...
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Thank you for joining us, Tina! Debora
Her dress has a pigeon breast but a not very exaggerated one. That would place her turn of the century-ish. (The dress below dates to 1901 and...
Not an expert but... What with the marcel wave, low, tweezed brows, and cupid bow lips, the half doll looks 1920s. Dress not original. Debora...
Ah, here you go. "Superior Jr. picnic coolers were made in the 40's by the Sterling Manufacturing Company."...
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