Welcome Emma.
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learned something new again. I honestly had never heard of a triplet and a doublet opal. I knew that some opals were not solid opals but didn't...
I am assuming this is a ginger jar although it is quite large at 10" x 7" wide. Any ideal of age? It did come from Jakarta.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
When i first saw it, I saw a knight with his shield and/or sword in front of him .
You are most welcome. It would be fun to meet you in person or see . A wealth of knowledge.
We have had a number of paper knives recently. Here in the mid west almost all of those would simply be called letter openers at any auction. I am...
I never think to "like". I read them all and like them but forget to mark it so. I guess I better pay more attention. I could have added many many...
You might just contact a local carpenter and have him make you one.
New term to add to my Antiquers list- tablemat.
Naughty boy back when they were allowed to carry pocket knives. Or He used the pointy end of the protractor. I caught many of my student using...
Thanks for sharing. Sometimes heading out with little cash means you are more careful in your purchase and so come back with better profit....
reminds me a little bit of a medical cabinet.
It could be an original part that was replaced by a professional tuner. Just open it and mystery solved. I suppose they also use a tool for tuning.
I have one as well. I think i better go look at mine as well!
My father had a number of these rings in bronze. many were broken. His were Roman.Yours looks correct.
The blue plate measures 11" , It was in the same stack as the Qing pottery so i am assuming it might be old and also from Jakarta. The Imari bowl...
Product of live model art class for a beginner.
I agree . three in pristine condition is always suspicious.
It could be repurposed by adding a chain that attaches or each side so that it hangs horizontal to the ground.
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