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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome

« on: April 11, 2011, 06:03:37 am »

Thanks so much for your info! It is definitely Brierley Crystal - Rose pattern. There are no markings but it is definitely that pattern. My friend has whole sets of it, including glasses, decanters (which he wants to keep). I really struggled to find the maker and am now so grateful!

 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome

« on: April 06, 2011, 06:17:21 am »

bump

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Antique Questions Forum / 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome

« on: April 04, 2011, 03:02:21 am »

I have this vase  that I am trying to find out the value of. It is about 15,5 cm tall and has E 11 R , 2nd June 1953 etched into it.

I have searched on the net and have not found one exactly the same. I only found one without the etching on it and that was being sold for R895,00.

I would appreciate any info that a crystal expert would have.

It is in perfect condition.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Is anyone out there familiar with lead- crystal identification

« on: March 24, 2011, 08:01:57 am »

Thanks - I will put up some pics in another topic!

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Antique Questions Forum / Is anyone out there familiar with lead- crystal identification

« on: March 23, 2011, 08:14:30 am »

After hours of research I am no closer to finding out more about the crystal I have here! I have several large heavy items of cut rose crystal and some of them have different marks inside the rose pattern which I think may be significant in identification. I have seen some for sale on the net, but know one seems to write anything about the pieces. I have just about exhausted my powers of searching and need a little help to some sites or people that could give me an idea!

I will not post pics yet until I know whether there is anyone who can help me!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Royal Doulton Figurine Query - Autumn Breezes - Two shoe/foot

« on: March 23, 2011, 08:06:30 am »

The base markings do not differentiate it from any other item like this! It is still the same Item no and there is no real date on it either like some of Royal Doulton items have. I can only identify which era it was made by the style of the stamp on the back. I just wanted to know if anyone did know the story behind the changing of the feet! I think though from my research that the two - footed variety are older! That would make sense!

Thanks for your feedback!!! I do appreciate it!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Keep Tsunami Victims in Your Thoughts/Prayers/Good Deeds

« on: March 17, 2011, 07:29:26 am »

Devastating! I cannot imagine having to go through something like that! Where we live we are so sheltered from any disaster except fire at our holiday house near the coast!

We are praying for all the people affected!

I just hope this nuclear issue is resolved and it does not happen!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Japan Plate

« on: March 17, 2011, 07:27:28 am »

Interesting - I love reading all the posts!! Especially as I am now learning about vintage pottery!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Royal Doulton Figurine Query - Autumn Breezes - Two shoe/foot

« on: March 17, 2011, 07:15:29 am »

I have been researching the value of this item. I have established exactly what it is and where it was made and in what era.

The question I would love to have answered is that in a lot of the sites I have looked this item up, it mentions the rare two shoed variety as opposed to the one shoe variety.

Does anyone have any more info on this and why two different versions were made and if there are any interesting facts I am missing.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Is anyone here registered on Worthpoint?

« on: March 16, 2011, 06:41:52 am »

Thanks so much! It is really helpful to me!! The info is just what I needed!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Is anyone here registered on Worthpoint?

« on: March 15, 2011, 07:31:41 am »

There is a handpainted biscuit jar that went for auction and it does not allow me to see cos I am not registered and cannot afford to get there. I have been battling for a long time to find anything on this type of pottery as I have one similar by the same potter JWT.

The link is :
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/hand-painted-biscuit-jar-s-jwt-made
in case anyone can assist me with the price!

Thanks!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?

« on: February 25, 2011, 03:01:26 am »

Wow! thanks!!! I will see how it does in SA!!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone help me with info on this Antique porcelain tea set

« on: February 24, 2011, 10:27:19 am »

Thanks!!! I will put it on Auction next week and let you know what happens! I quite fancy the set myself - I think it is lovely! I just have no place for stuff in my house with my fiancee who collects guitars and we have one room of our house full of them and all the sound paraphanalia!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?

« on: February 24, 2011, 05:55:51 am »

I have this bowl which I am trying to value for a friend. I have found reference to the potters and to the actual pattern which is Mayblossom, but I have not found any values. I did see some items in some antique museum site.  I am wondering if it is very valuable and collectable.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone help me with info on this Antique porcelain tea set

« on: February 24, 2011, 02:53:30 am »

Thanks for all your feedback and interesting debates!  When you say over here where are you? I am in South Africa with what I think is a very small and select market for antiques.