Thank you @Erstwhile! I explored further and discovered the stamp on mine (extremely worn) that says Dietzgen Made in USA. [ATTACH]
This seems in the same vein [ATTACH] Sceaux - Rare earthenware statuette - eighteenth century (bils-ceramiques.com)
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Terrific answer. I found one like mine 1930's. I am pleased. Thank you. Vintage Surveyor's hand held spotting level | eBay
That is so kind of you! Thank you very much. I paid $7, so I didn't spend too much for it.
There is only so much space and money
Thank you for tracking this down
Perfect. Thank you very much. I’ll go a searching.
Great research and detail. Maybe @Lithographer could help.
Exactly - Found it. You are wonderful! Vintage Scottie Dog Terrier Cigarette Box | #37359731 (worthpoint.com) @Kronos - if you have a chance...
This black, metal cylinder came with a worn leather case. One end is a pinpoint and the other, open glass. I wasn't able to get a good picture...
That makes sense because the wear is in the middle. Thank you
Today I went to an "Antiques" sale at my favorite resale shop. It was a total bust - mostly uninspired vintage. It was a sad tale of someone who...
Welcome Mike. How do you tell the old from the new ones? They all look the same to me, since I don't know anything about them.
This is always the way when you buy unlabeled things at a thrift store. Sometimes even the labels are deceptive. I bought it because I liked it....
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Excellent. Now you have a time frame to narrow down the artist. It's a very nice etching. :)
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