I think Western Germany is earlier than West German... 1950's. Others might know better. Technically, it might be a decanter, but it probably...
It is a beautiful vase.
The texture might be called Samorodok. Don't know if that word extends beyond Russian work.
Could be wind on the handles. Either works.
Why can't the tortoise shell be tortoise shell? Are you convinced it's newer?
Well designed. The wave motif on the handles is a nice touch.
Interesting subject. There will probably be value to someone, but a lot will depend on how complete the text is, and the condition. I doubt it's...
It's dummy text, not literature.
Looks like a take-up reel for some kind of cable. Just a guess. Sure is interesting.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit Don't know what you've got. The phrase is used as dummy text in graphic design to show...
The little image of kiwis(?) is called a remarque.
Armorial: of, relating to, or bearing heraldic arms. Maybe the plural is wrong.
A lot of work went into that. It's very - um - idiosyncratic.
I knew I'd seen tureens like these previously. I have a John T Dorrance, Jr. 1989 Sotheby's catalog that shows 2 pairs: [ATTACH] The top pair...
Any chance it's a Tarot image?
What is it made of, and how big is it?
I have a small treen box, lid and body lathe-turned from a single piece of wood. (Can't put my hands on it right now to photograph.) It's old...
It's an ambitious painting. I like it. What does the blind stamp say? What is the lettering in the impressed oval?
Very nice... and a good rescue! How big is it?
I think it's a harvest celebration with a basket of produce in one hand and a threshing flail in the other.
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