Think of some old fims with a lady in a long skirt dancing and whirling around, with her skirt going up at the side. It is a skirt lifter holding...
It is very stylish. I like it.
When I saw your photo of the lot on the table, I thought Coalport also.
Just going by your description of the mark, my book says it is the former mark of A E Jones, longton. Used 1908-1936
Your eagle eye missed a cameo. Hard to believe.
Looks like a three graces cameo on Davey's mask.
I dare you to wear it the next time you go out. You can report back on the comments on here.
Thanks. All is clear now.
What is a "sexton" I always thought a sexton was a church officer who looked after the church.
First buy when depot vente opened. Made by Metzler & Ortloff 1890-1945[IMG]
One of the joys of buying a box of items then finding something really interesting hidden at the bottom.
Wild guess fukagawa?
It is suprising how many busts of Clytie are for sale on t'internet. Various descriptions, inc, Handel and Josephine Bonaparte. Even I have one in...
I can't understand how I hit on that small image, copied it and could never find it again.
The photo I posted was just a sngle bust (Getty images) When I searched again all I could find was your image. It is more like a copy of the small...
Thankyou.
In your dreams.
Thanks to your reply I got the train of thought to follow.
What about "cupid and psyche" by canova? [IMG]
I can see the resemblance. Thanks.
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