The dull thud may just indicate a crack or in this case missing foot. I check crocks for cracks by tapping them. If it is a thud then i look...
My first thought was paint by number as well. Sometimes you can tell because the painter would have painted all the white spots and then the brown ...
Welcome mannie. You did a great job on that piece. Glad you saved it from the dreaded black paint. My father in law got on that kick. He gave me...
Escher was all the rage when I was in high school and college. I had the stair step poster on my wall and his books and a puzzle.
If they are younger people pricing this stuff they may not have a clue and as you thought- that is ugly so priced accordingly. My sister and I...
Another score. I still think incompetence is spreading to the thrifts.
Welcome Classic Vintage. My parents lived in Indonesia for 3 years. Unfortunately , I was newly married with a house payment in the 1980's crash...
Oh WOW! I must say I have never seen anything like that before. Not sure I would wear it even though I like snakes and lizards. I bet the Gothic...
Welcome to Antiquers. Very possible. Some more members that are knowledgeable about glass should respond shortly. Very nice pitcher and what a...
I like it very much. I think a jeweler could take a link out. Whether the process could be reversed would depend on whether they had to cut the...
As I was looking up possible artist to match the signature i came across this site. It is an artist research and appraisal site but if you sign...
good info to tuck away.
Google Feuerzangenbowle Tongs. It says it is used to make a German mulled cider. A alcohol soaked sugar cone is placed on the tongs and held over...
Maybe poker chip chest? or for bridge player.
Salesman sample is very possible. Nice piece. If mine, I would pay to have it professional restored.
I would have bought that as well. I would keep it as a novelty that I would have to dust often! Although it would sell well around here.
Can't figure out why he would be dancing in front of a stump! could he be for fireplace spills rather than planter. I am pretty clueless on these...
The faience ones look glazed and sometimes you can see the pottery in the hole .
I guess you are right . I have sold a bunch. Very common around here but I have never had a wooden one.
I normally would not go for paint glass although I sell it. But that piece I would keep. It is quite striking and very "cheerful".
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