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    Small 3-drawer 7-1/2" high chest with asian writing - can anyone translate?

    No, no odors, but some debris that looked dried noodles in multiple colors.
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Small 3-drawer 7-1/2" high chest with asian writing - can anyone translate?

    Can anyone translate the writing on the back of this tiny chest? It looks like quite an old piece, maybe for spices, but I'm confused about the...
    Thread by: gimbler-dave, Mar 29, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Waterford 8" Crystal Rose Bowl - need help with pattern.

    This looks like a match (although the pictures are not great):...
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 28, 2015 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Waterford 8" Crystal Rose Bowl - need help with pattern.

    Thanks Greg, I would not be surprised if this is one of those "Replacements" numbered patterns without a name. I went through all of their pages...
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 28, 2015 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Waterford 8" Crystal Rose Bowl - need help with pattern.

    Does anyone recognize the pattern on this Waterford Rose Bowl? It has a cross hatch design with "thumbprint" ovals. Thanks! ... Dave [ATTACH]...
    Thread by: gimbler-dave, Mar 27, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Sterling box by Topazio - function? + mystery mark of Inkwell/Quill with F

    Yes, haven't seen (or smelled anything). I don't think a tobacco smell would linger the way it would in a wooden box.
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 21, 2015 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling box by Topazio - function? + mystery mark of Inkwell/Quill with F

    That's for sure - it would have taken a lot of handling to wear through the plating. Fortunately no bumps or dents. I'm thinking tobacco (or...
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 21, 2015 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling box by Topazio - function? + mystery mark of Inkwell/Quill with F

    Thanks Cheryl! I guessed it was them, but hadn't been able to find any example online of their earlier trademarks. Thank you for the confirmation....
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 21, 2015 in forum: Silver
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    Wooden miniature Salesman Sample - Is this a dry sink? Hand carved / wood pins

    As we look at it, we wonder if the top is a replacement. The wood looks a bit newer, plus we have the metal fasteners used for the top, but wood...
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Wooden miniature Salesman Sample - Is this a dry sink? Hand carved / wood pins

    Great ID Greg! Thank you. I googled Dough Box and found plenty of similar items, although most are much plainer. I like the detail on this one.
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Wooden miniature Salesman Sample - Is this a dry sink? Hand carved / wood pins

    Sorry, hit the wrong key and posted early. ... Is there anything that suggests when it was made? Thank you! ... Dave [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Wooden miniature Salesman Sample - Is this a dry sink? Hand carved / wood pins

    This cute piece just came in today and we are trying to find out a few things about it. It is a miniature Salesman Sample made of wood, with hand...
    Thread by: gimbler-dave, Mar 20, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Sterling box by Topazio - function? + mystery mark of Inkwell/Quill with F

    Good thought! I don't think of tobacco so much anymore, with smoking out of favor these days, but that sure makes sense.
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling box by Topazio - function? + mystery mark of Inkwell/Quill with F

    Actually a shiny gold surface inside and out.
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling box by Topazio - function? + mystery mark of Inkwell/Quill with F

    I believe this comes from Topazio in Portugal. I'm trying to figure out the symbolic mark in the square cartouche shown in the 2nd picture. It...
    Thread by: gimbler-dave, Mar 20, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: Silver
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    Bronze vase, appears antique, chased surface - Asian writing?

    Thank you for the confirmation on the language and age -- a huge help. ... Dave
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Anyone recognize these pottery custard cups?

    Cute Ramekins -- the crazing suggests some age. I did a quick image search, but didn't get any hits.
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Bronze vase, appears antique, chased surface - Asian writing?

    A colleague thought Asian, but it didn't look familar. Arabic sounds right, but I wish I knew what it said.
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Bronze vase, appears antique, chased surface - Asian writing?

    This piece just came in and we are researching it. It appears to be made of bronze or similar alloy. It measures 9-1/2 inches high and is 7-1/2...
    Thread by: gimbler-dave, Mar 15, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Large african wood carving - trying to ID country of origin & symbolism

    Was it Tanzania?
    Post by: gimbler-dave, Mar 13, 2015 in forum: Art
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