I think it's my fault. Everything I have for sale has gone south. Only 3 of my last 17 eBay auctions even got a bid, and only for the opening bid....
...and I appreciate your scrutiny!
Wow! So, we've narrowed it down to Europe, then! :shy: Thanks all, for your efforts.
What is it for, please?
Absolutely, front and back.
This is maddening! My head is swimming and I'm getting seasick from looking at all these ships!
I don't know enough to tell an English coach from a French or otherwise. The ships could have sailed in from anywhere. The tri-corns were worn in...
Thank you Davey! Most helpful!
Hey Sailors! I have an 18th century colored litho of some European (?) city port. I would love to know the location if possible. There is one long...
The preservationists have strongly discouraged if not banned that once-common practice. It contributes to the deterioration of the stone. In some...
Great information, thanks! Speaking of temple rubbings... from a re-sale perspective, they are not going for much, actually less than the cost of...
Nice find! Probably mid 20th century. Construction technique dating doesn't always wash when applied to foreign made items, many continue to do it...
Per recent inquiries to the Forum- Here is a brief guide to furniture styles, at least how we break them down in the U.S. The gem is all the...
Thank you aaroncab! That's the same maker, for sure, as yet still unknown. Looks like mine has been fiddled with, that explains the design flaws....
"Marie Forjan, I wonder if the center held another level, or something else? Possibly.. hadn't thought of that. No threads, so it would have...
Nevertheless, if you need to find replacements, that is the search term you need. https://www.vandykes.com/oak-hip-rest/p/205633/
Good morning esteemed wizards of the decorative arts! I have yet another unknown maker's item. At least this one is marked. These are a pair of...
I've heard them described as that also. Nice figuring on the quarter-sawn oak! Those brackets that tie the back to the seat are called hip rests....
Look at the image details through a jeweler's loupe. If you see a bunch of little dots, it's definitely a print.
I've run across a number of these as finished mini-weavings , usually used as accents under lamps or vases, to anchor a vignette, or as doll house...
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