I think it is, some rim chips are almost glassy
Matching, of course!!
Vase was found in Cardiff, Wales, making a European figure more likely than a US man despite the likeness to Garfield and Lee. This wont be the...
Just looked up a 1st size Sevres saucer of approx same date and it was 15.3cm (6.1 inches).
I keep on picking up this 7 inch vase, but for some reason I've got a mental block on this guy. Anyone know who he is? [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Yes, I think it is Sevres, even the gilder's initials tie in to a 1789 date and the pattern looks very typical (not that I see enough Sevres to...
Stunning!
You never know quite what you will find hidden in the pile of rubbishy plates bought at auction. Quite a bit of gilding wear and some tiny rim...
We found our mini photo booth at the back of an auction lot! It was a manufactured product, just an 18" cube of transparent fabric and a couple of...
We have a light box set up permanently which we use daily. It isn't an expensive set up, but we have augmented the lighting with 4 side and 1 top...
I think this is an old (1930s/40s) Japanese plaster figurine depicting a blind beggar playing a musical instrument. It has been restored to back...
Belated birthday greetings to you Fig, you are one of the people that make this site work so well!
Susan, I should have posted more following the auction. There was a paper scroll applied to the front of the plinth (it looked to be...
In context of not paying a full value, probably. But multiple bidders don't ramp up the price for the hell of it. Lot as a whole looked...
Thanks for the responses. Estimate on lot was £120-£150. I was prepared to bid £100 (which would equate to c£120 with buyers commissions)...
At the auction preview, first off is this porcelain figure about 7 inches tall, shield has possibly an armorial, photo is heavily cropped and best...
On the subject of bells here is an unusual figural table bell, spelter though. [IMG]
I think senility has finally kicked in :( I never was good at algebra but given a) Our edition preface does not have errata addendum b) 2nd...
Thanks Figtree, I know condition is important but, if this were an 1827 first edition, rarity would count for a lot. Anyhow, I've decided that it...
Thanks Pat & af, I'll list it on Ebay and see how it does
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