The iris was a very popular Art Nouveau design motif. The swallow has symbolic meaning, especially when associated with boats. Debora
Here's information about FIX from a previous thread. https://www.antiquers.com/threads/wwi-era-religious-jewelry-items-mens.48980/ Debora
It's a little trivet. And can't get more Art Nouveau than that. Here's a duplicate tile in an etsy.com listing that may answer some of your...
Ditto. Debora
It looks more like an urn missing its lid. Not Spanish to my eye. Debora [ATTACH]
Yeah, a typical corporate gift. Debora
Love its exuberant little sprouting. Debora
The Portuguese says their spoken language reflects the sound of the sea as they're a seafaring nation. Sounds like Polish to me. But true that...
Think, as long as they're not compared to the Spanish, they're happy. Debora
And that says a lot about the Portuguese! Debora
Not your fault. Tres años and tres ânos don't sound that different. The two countries (Spain and Portugal) just don't have a natural affinity....
Exactly. Debora
Here's something similar. https://www.ebay.com/itm/284596278575 Debora [ATTACH]
Similar ware is made by Sanguino but it's typically fully signed. The form is a jarra or -- wait for it! -- pitcher in English. Debora
It's says "S' and "Toledo." Someone brought back a little souvenir from Spain. Debora
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They appear to be inspired by Michelangelo heads in the Sistine Chapel. Try 'The Drunkenness of Noah.' Debora
Or... Why don't you start with the research librarian in Bishop? https://www.inyocounty.us/services/library Debora
Your work was clearly done by a trained artist who might not have been a resident but may have some family connection. If you haven't already,...
You know... There is a Haskin family in Inyo County, California. I wonder if some connection. County's population in 1968 was only 3,641. Debora
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