Some of the company's catalogs are available online at the Hoboken library. If you're interested in exploring further......
That's one of the reasons I like old things too, Chris. And how lovely that your boys will preserve your legacy. Debora
A quick search on eBay Italy for a "orsacchiotto d'epoca" brought up this one which looks quite similar (in the U-shaped construction of the torso...
Love the flamestitch panel. [ATTACH] Here's the 1620 bed hangings from Parham House in England. One of the earliest (surviving) examples of...
Agree re Winterthur letter. And, of course, it would have been owned by someone of means. Ordinary people had nothing to store (and, if they...
In 1958, I'd think most likely of local (Italian) manufacture. Unless there was some sort of international connection. Debora
And the other, as identified above, "Urbino- Palazzo Ducale." Debora
Yes, reads "Urbino - Il Duomo." Debora [ATTACH]
Does say Il Duomo. But not the one in Milan. (It's Gothic.) Debora
In what country was the teddy bear given as a gift? Debora
That's quite a spectacular example of its type. These were typically Italian. Debora
The car keys are a nice touch. Debora
Thank you. Wasn't uncommon at the time if I remember correctly. Debora
In a word... No. Made in Japan apparently. Here's another. Cute with flowers. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144701433131 Debora [ATTACH]
Is that a screw at top? If so, metal or wood? Debora [ATTACH]
Perfect, Chris! Ya got it. Debora
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Chris, all new members have difficulty with posting photographs at first. When doing so, you'll click on Upload a File, then you'll Choose File...
One can always ask the jeweler. Debora
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