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EBay Forum / EBay Forum

« on: February 13, 2005, 12:33:04 am »

I have found that prices always vary depending on who`s holding the latest Miller`s catalogue here in Australia ! It`s disconcerting at times. Ultimately I sell at a a price that includes profit , of course , but also a price that I am happy with so I don`t lay awake at night thinking `why did I do that?`. Some years are better for business than others but if you love antiques, you love antiques. I`ve built up a business from being honest over the years with repeat clients. There are nefarious types in all walks of life, unfortunately those rotten apples make the public lump us all together as `used car salesman`. Integrity ultimately wins out !

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Antique Questions Forum / chocolate pot query

« on: February 05, 2005, 05:24:43 am »

I have recently bought a really beautiful chocolate pot. It is 9 inches tall with a pewter lid. The colour is a greenish blue. there is what looks like an artists` paint palette with reeds through the hole of the palette and what I think is hummingbirds although someone told me they are kingfishers. The bottom is marked  with a capital `R` and in red has a 11o with a perhaps Japanese `ha`. I was told that it was Royal Doulton. Can anyone tell me about it? Whether it`s Royal Doulton or not it`s really beautiful !!! help would be most appreciated.