Your wiring and plug are definitely newer. That is a pretty common replacement plug from the 60s or so. I think the lamp older. My first...
The wide arc circular saw marks indicate a date of circa 1850. Was hoping this could be earlier. Even so, if it can be definitively linked to a...
Based on the quality of the carving, would think 60s or later. Though the style is French, would think this from Italy or maybe Yugoslavia.
The quality of the carving and use of pine for parts of the frame suggest this to be 20th century. In general, the cost of upholstery often...
Can we see drawer construction? Also, is that a 1 board top?
Good to know. I never knew the distinction. It is a term we know but don't use much here in the US...... at least in the circles I travel.
Spanish in style , if not in fact. Circa 1920, I would think. While the very top piece looks like it could be oak, the rest does not. Maybe...
Besides increased availability of item through the internet, the buying motivation has changed. Younger people spend their money on electronics,...
You got it right. I was just chiming in to confirm and add the term grenade.
The Aldi stollen is quite good. The one with the marzipan filling is not to my taste but the almond and raisin one is wonderful.
Would call it a sideboard.
Fire extinguisher/grenade would be my guess.
Cluttered: The mineral oil won't hurt the metal and will keep it from further rust. I do find it has the tendency to collect dust. You could...
The art nouveau tube-lined tiles are the ones to collect. Be aware that there are reproductions. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
If selling, leave them alone. If you are keeping and want them to display better, the wood items could use a coat of paste wax or oiling to bring...
Most of these date post-war when the US went crazy for anything Colonial/Federal. Of course they were made continuously but given this appears to...
I know what it is. Be aware that modern ones made the rounds in the import stores a decade or so ago. Yours looks better than most of them I...
I see in the initial post that you have combed this over for marks. I have also done some searching and am coming up blank as to the maker of...
Thanks for the new pics that confirm this to be an old lamp. The acorn pulls are likely from a company called Hubbell and the sockets should be...
LOL! .... guess it all got us here to translate ;) As to the object in question, I have no expertise in Asian ceramics and little interest. A...
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