I always had plans to turn one of these in to an aquarium. Never got around to it and sold the TV a few years ago. Figure I could always buy...
Think this is cobbled together from reclaimed lumber as it is. Rather than strip and replace the top, why not make one to your own liking with...
Eastlake walnut circa 1890. Good curbside find but not terribly valuable in this condition. Original upholstery was probably tufted. Re-doing...
That is one perky nippled Buddha!
While reasonably nice quality, I do think it likely to be a modern re-cast.
There were lots of small furniture shops making such things. Probably not home made but attributing it without a label will be difficult. You may...
All great advice given above. I might add that you may want to consider holding your scrap for better prices. Silver is half the price it was 5...
I do think Chinese for the Western market. Agree that it is pretty modern with that construction detail.
Would say 1940s.
Johnny is spot-on.
English but a tad later. Circa 1920, traditional revival.
If all the parts are there and in good cosmetic condition, seems about right for non-working condition. Might be able to get them down a little.
I think that is a pretty fair offer, particularly taking in to consideration the missing molding pieces. You would probably get less at auction....
Have not seen one like it. Would have to guess Africa but that is all I have.
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