Try a white, not pink, pencil eraser. Rub gently.
I have purchased "deals" like that before and usually restore them for only twice the cost of a good one. Good luck.
Ok, I'll bite.... what do you call one?
Hello all, I just have a question, no pictures required. I am told the quality of crystal can be determined by the ring of the rim. Is this true?...
I would throw it at a whale.
Good Cameos are conch shell. Very delicate.
Welcome Larry, nice to have more knowledge available. Hope you enjoy it here.
Very nice work and nice to hear it is staying in your family. We never really own this type of item, we are just temporary custodians during their...
I would save the back, just because I like it. And I am, after all, a packrat.
Hello and Thank you very much to everyone who replied with information and opinions on my query. Incredible diversity! This is a wonderful little...
Hello everyone. I would appreciate some help with this unique item as to date and possible value. I am told they are opera gloves and are made of...
Looks like the Chinese word for spider (just guessing) I would use it to get the last jam fom those tall jars.
Can anyone tell me what oil of sandalwood was used for? Air freshener?
I have a personal museum, all my old friends. When we get together....well you can imagine. Lots of fun until about 8 pm.☺
I admit I would never qualify as an art critic but I did work like that in grade 2 art class and got a fail. Fortunately art is a personal thing....
May I suggest you look into British makers marks. I believe all metalsmiths, not just gold & silversmiths, from that era were required by their...
Hello Personally I tend to favor restoration of any piece on bad condition unless it is very rare with museum quality provenance. Since this is...
Kind of looks oil to me as well. Is that a pump on the side? Looks like the same as on camping stoves to maintain pressure.
70's modern, the feet look Danish. I don't see big value here as I am pretty sure it is veneer.
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