No not at all, like Debora said, that mark is commonly found on Chinese imports, many of which are decorated in a factory in Macao, near Hong Kong.
Eraser.
Worldwide!
In an earlier post I think I said the technique was known in Murano as "aventura"
Well the book, (auction catalog actually) only showed the earlier foil labels, however scalloped edged ones are most often from the Seguso...
Well I wasn't in Winnipeg, but in the 60's and 70's it was the centre of the Canadian universe as far as graphic arts were concerned. Maybe you...
It is Murano, I have a book somewhere that might be able to identify the factory from that label - I'll take a look. The gold layer technique is...
I sure got a kick out of it at the time ..I arrived at the job just a year or so before photoengraving was replaced by newer technology. AFAIK the...
When I left art school, my first job was with a camera where the film was developed inside the camera back. The camera back was large enough for...
Used a lot on "dresden" porcelain.
try scratching it with a steel point.
Chinese "homage" to the original Titanic plate, decorated in Macao AFAIK.
it says "Ceramic Art" I think.
France or Belgium? (guesses):bucktooth: Postman Pat?:woot:
Any smell = usually not sterling or 800 silver
Rub one of the ball feet (in a worn spot where the tray would sit) with your finger, then smell :eek: the wear spot ...any metallic smell? Any...
It's an antique eraser.
They are premium rats!
Very true, although due to it's rarity in the west (I've never seen ANYTHING with "Made in N.Korea" on it!) there may indeed be a quirky market...
Here's an old site (software no longer available) that has a great way to pack artwork, used it myself for many years....
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