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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Oriental ladels or what?

« on: September 11, 2011, 11:01:23 am »

Snowflake,

Thank you so very much for taking the time in helping me out.  I am totaly shocked at all avenues as to what it really is and what it's approximate value is.  WOW!  Thank you very much.  I am very greatful for the help.  I never expected such a prompt and thorough responce.  You are all so kind!

Kind regards
John

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Oriental ladels or what?

« on: September 11, 2011, 09:31:11 am »

Uh yah! Dimension and description would help huh?  My bad!

I'll try and take some better pics.

The Brass one has
-"china" stamped on bottom.
-(Cup) 4 inch dia. top tapered down to a 2-1/4 inch dia bottom.  Back is 2 inch high, front is 2-3/8 inch high. The dragon design on the sides is just a wavy dragon mirrored on each side and some symbol on the end.  The background is just a wave pattern. 1/8 in. thk.
-(Handle) 4 inch long w/ 3 inch decorative, copper handle with colored enamel Various flowers and leaves with oriental building and hanging lamp on top.
-(Handle stem) to keep it from tipping back is 5/8 in. long x 3/16 in. dia.

The Dark cast iron one has
-No stamped markings
-(Cup) is 5 inch dia. top down to a 3-5/8 bottom, 2-3/4 high back side, 2 inch high front.  The design is pattern work all around w/ 3x symbols of some type.  1/4 inch thick.
-(handle) 6 inch long w/ 2-1/2 inch wood handle w/ 5x peices of inlayed, decorative stones.  (1 missing) The end has a 1 inch, decorative cylinder stone with a wood, carved flower on the very end.

Again, I'll try and take some better pics.
Thank you for the replies.
Kind regards
John

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Antique Questions Forum / Oriental ladels or what?

« on: September 10, 2011, 03:34:29 pm »

I am not looking for value, just wanting to know what they are.

If you happen to know of any oriental source I can inquire with, feel free to forward.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to your reply.

Kind regards
John