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Antique Questions Forum / Pair of vases

« on: April 25, 2015, 12:27:24 pm »

A few months back I purchased a nice pair of lidded vases (about 8 inches tall), and I've been told they probably originated from Austria. The mark is as shown in the pic. Has anyone got any information about this mark please?

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Antique Questions Forum / Porcelain marks

« on: April 25, 2015, 12:16:08 pm »

Hi,
I have inherited a tea set with the attached marks at the bottom. The marks show they're from Bavaria but couldn't find the marks anywhere on the net. Has anyone ever come across this mark?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Are these figurines antique?

« on: April 12, 2015, 03:00:40 pm »

Thanks for that KC! They're very similar to mine in fact, though mine are not marked except with a handwritten number at the base. The other pair I was looking at (the 1st pic) are hollow and have no flat base. So one cannot know their make, though they are still beautiful (but pricey).

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Are these figurines antique?

« on: April 11, 2015, 11:40:32 pm »

Thanks Pelady. The strange thing is that I haven't seen any bisque figures in royal blue, white and gold. All seem to be pastel.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?

« on: April 11, 2015, 02:17:37 pm »

You're right mart. In fact we never use it ourselves, even though it's on our way in! Instead we use the kitchen/living and the casual living room at the back of the house. More practical But it's so nice to have a more formal room where unexpected or certain guests are greeted

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?

« on: April 11, 2015, 07:52:26 am »

 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?

« on: April 10, 2015, 11:51:13 pm »

But would you hang it in a room which has no nautical feel - say a formal sitting room? My husband is sceptic about it, though I love boats and ships.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Are these figurines antique?

« on: April 10, 2015, 02:53:07 pm »

No mark at all at the bottom - they are hollow and do not have a flat base where one can leave a mark. I think they are reproduction, though they do not come cheap in my opinion - 200 Euro for the pair.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?

« on: April 10, 2015, 01:15:18 pm »

Thanks for your opinion KC :-)

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Are these figurines antique?

« on: April 10, 2015, 08:51:27 am »

I'm attaching a very similar pair of such figurines, but these do not have a hollow base. Their base is relatively flat and they just have a number marked.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Are these figurines antique?

« on: April 10, 2015, 06:22:06 am »

Unfortunately I do not have a picture of the bottom - all I know is that it is hollow as I've seen it. No marks.

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Antique Questions Forum / Should one restore the metal on a ship's wheel?

« on: April 10, 2015, 04:30:37 am »

I have just bought a genuine old ship's wheel in its original condition. The metal parts have corrosion on them. Do you think I should clean it to make it look shinier? Some family members are of the opinion I should leave it as is, but I'm not sure. Thanks.

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Antique Questions Forum / Are these figurines antique?

« on: April 10, 2015, 04:26:23 am »

Hi all.

I am interested in buying a pair of figurines (the ones in the pic). The shop is selling them as 19th century French bisque figures. They are beautiful - 30cm high, a matt white base with glossy blue and gold accents. I have already bought a very similar pair (but smaller) from the same shop. I have now decided to browse the net for French bisque figures but found nothing similar. I am now unsure whether they are really antique. Can you help please? Thanks in advance.