Welcome from another UK Steve!
Disclosure is key to a potential buyer If the line cannot be felt, and if it does not extend through (in those cases where the other side of the...
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I think it is original but cannot be certain
Thanks for all the replies. This still looks to me like a late 19th century piece, which would tie in with it being a purchased blank painted by...
10.25 inches tall, 8 inches wide, 4.5 inches deep. Handpainted, appears to be porcelain. 19th century probably. No makers marks but a very...
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The wick of the candle peeps through the sleeve opening. I've got two spring loaded ones where the candle sleeve tops are fixed and the candle...
Thanks for the replies, this stays on the enigma files!
If these two belong together (this is how they were found when bought) I'm guessing that the contents of the pot were heated and then the pot was...
I wonder whether it is a marriage gift carved by the man? Letters could be initials of the couple. Have seen spoons so carved but never a...
I bought two of these boxes as part of an auction lot of oriental porcelain, each with 5 lovely porcelain bowls approx 4.25" diameter (though...
Thank you!
The listing and wiki links seem to be working ok.
Yes, I'd got that far, possibly CF is Combined Forces or Chinese Football
Unfortunately it is spelled Worboy, maybe the engraver had an off day!
Will find out soon, just about to list a HKFA 1955 badge vs Macau. Will auction rather than fixed price and will allow far east bidding EDIT:...
Yup, could be any of those, but if there is a discernible link someone on here will find it!
Typo, meant to say mid 20th century!
Found a collection of badges, some dated 1952-1955, relating to football (soccer) matches/clubs in Hong Kong. One of those was a referee's badge...
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