Yeah looks like someone added the paint within the last twenty years and that this chest was left outside for a bit with how faded/worn it is....
The ebay seller says "Dont let the price scare you", so I'm assuming his price is legit. However, as with anything with antiques, an item is worth...
I keep thinking of a jewelers ball vise or some sort of engraving tool, the bottom may be to collect shavings?? The side clamps in conjunction...
All I know is for sure is that the style and color combination is absolutely beautiful, thanks for all the replies, by the way! I'll let you guys...
Great call on that, it is a ewer! Thank you :)
Maybe closer to 30? Seam goes all the way up and stops at the lip. Murano looks the to be the closest in style..
One of my reasons for saying fenton is because of pieces like this: [IMG] that are fenton with a VERY similar top.
Definitely possibly, the relative has close heritage in Italy. Her husband was 100% Italian.
Oh, no, I used my window lighting: six big windows with large wooden sills between all of them - so you're just seeing some of my living room in...
You know what? I've been clearing out this estate from a deceased, distant relative (they were going to throw away 20+ boxes of old glass until I...
New here, I've been buying and reselling antiques for only a month now. Excited to be of potential use to someone with my limited knowledge and to...
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