Looks like it might've been a room-service piece in a hotel.
I thought that was a mouse rather than a mongoose.
I've always been a little suspicious of the authenticity of these "vampire-killing kits". Is there any primary source documentation to suggest...
That's just me eating chips...
She has remained completely unchanged as long as I've known her. No evidence of anything causing damage, for which I'm grateful
I'd wondered about that. She's varnished, but I haven't found any remnants of pigment. There may be some deep in the folds of her robe, though.
I've always imagined that her arms would've been held out in supplication. That they are missing in no way detracts from the beauty of the piece.
A carving I've had most of my life, and my parents before me. I have no idea who she is, or whence she came, but she seems to hint of a European...
O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might...
Alexandrite?
Not Freemasons, but the Grange! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Grange_of_the_Order_of_Patrons_of_Husbandry#Rituals_and_ceremonies
Buyer's remorse is real, and so is seller's remorse. I've sold a few things over the years that I wasn't using/wouldn't use use, didn't have room...
Even before I scrolled down far enough to see the base of the items, I was interested in the candlestick. Not enough to drive 1800 miles for, but...
I thought so, too, but here's what Bakersgma found: "Here's the catalog for Gorham's Apostle pattern. Your's is on the left...
It seems to be a simple pale, supported by griffons. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] My pap spoon, given to me when I was born.
My grandmother had a passion for silver, and lit that fire in me by giving me these as gifts throughout my childhood.
That's all, folks!
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