Thanks for all the info you provided, and the images of the other two Keelor posters. I love his style!
Here are a couple more photos of the handles, which look hand-made to me. [IMG] [IMG]
Definitely copper, but must be a different purity than the rest of the bowl. [IMG]
It was the contrast in colours that first grabbed my attention. At first I assumed that the bottom had been replaced as part of a repair but now I...
Thanks for your reply. I found some good information about cramp seamed copperware here:...
I realize that dating a copper bowl can be very tricky but think I may have found a genuinely old one today. It’s quite large, about 24” across,...
Thanks, I will try to get an estimate as you suggest. I’ve seen some Canadian posters from WW1 sell for thousands of dollars, but have no idea if...
Thanks - I’ll look him up!
Looks like full restoration will cost about $1000 Canadian. I was honestly expecting worse! Now, to decide whether to proceed or not…
Thank you for your reply, Bosko69. I’ve found a local paper conservator who’s very highly-rated, and have sent her photos of the poster and asked...
Thanks! I have no idea what this poster may be worth as I haven’t found an example of one having sold. This makes me think it may be pretty rare....
Today I found this original Canadian Victory Bonds poster from the First World War. I love the artwork, with its vibrant colours but, sadly, the...
It does have the long neck of a polar bear, doesn’t it?
Some more, better quality pics. I’m really leaning towards this guy being made of papier mache, antique, and likely German. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
Ye Yes, thanks, but I don’t see a match. Also, I believe Nyform figures are made from a plasticky tree resin, which this one does not appear to be.
Thanks! Funny, I never noticed the Nyform reference on the back of the tag. I don’t believe this to be correct, as the example you linked to on...
I’m not sure what to make of this bear toy / figurine. It’s heavy, and feels solid, but damaged areas show that it’s either composition, or papier...
Thanks for your reply. I’ve had Cree beaded moosehide gauntlets before, and recognize the material. Like deer skin, but thicker and heavier. As...
I won these leather gauntlets in a country auction here in central Ontario, Canada, along with a beaded rifle case. The description said the...
Okay, thank you. At about 5” tall I thought this figure was a bit large for crested ware but I guess this stuff came in a range of sizes.
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