I did a google lens search and there are quite a few available. This ebay seller says mexico 1930's. I did not check out the other ones.
I personally don't see either SW or Far East. I see just artisan design.
So nice to see the crisp colors. So often one sees these these that have been exposed to the sun and faded. These are in mint condition.
If it was die cut you would know if an identical one comes up. Might try google lens.
Great save! You did well. Agree on all above advice . Do not sand. the patina is marvelous. The hinges are consistent with my 17th century trunk....
Tiny treasures!
What a talented family. Love them all but I agree the frogs are fabulous. What years were these produced?
I did think of cream separator at first but the separator uses centrifugal force.and there is no place for a crank she said
After seeing your pictures I am going to go with a whimsical conglomeration. That is a Dough bowl but the stand would not be sturdy enough to...
By the way welcome Dahewitt to Antiquers.
King Tuts tomb was discovered in 1922. For years after that the Us saw Egyptian influence on just about everything. If you look at a cemetery you...
Going to need more pics. Inside the bowl, under side, close up of mechanism ,what happens when the cog turns? With little to go by, I would say it...
Lots of loving to that face!. My stuffy is thread bare around the middle. My sister's is in perfect condition. She sucked her thumb instead of...
I can not speak to NWA or not but when we went deep fishing, the first mate used a club to kill the fish once they were pulled on board. It wasn't...
the handles might have been covered with something that has broken off.
My mother brought one back from Indonesia in the 1980's identical to yours.
Is it metal or pottery? picture of bottom would help.
You might try joining Beadman-your stuff on facebook. He seems very knowledgeable. I follow him and have learned a lot just skimming his posts.
might also help to tightly squeeze the two sides together as you try the latch it may be putting pressure on the catch.
If it is middle eastern it will probably be locust not grasshopper if researching.
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