IM GUESSING ITS A MILITARY  WATER CANTEEN. STANDS 9 INCHES HIGH WITH STOPPER. IT IS WRAPPED WITH A MESH TYPE FABRIC AND PAINTED WHAT LOOKS TO BE OLIVE DRAB. I HAVE HAD IT FOR FIFTY YEARS.IT WAS FOUND IN AN APARTMENT WE MOVED INTO ABOUT 1969-70.  FROM WHAT I CAN SEE THE STOPPER IS HARD WOOD. THERE IS A SMALL AMOUNT OF DAMAGE ON THE SIDE THAT LETS YOU SEE ITS COMPOSITION. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW OLD IT IS,  WHO AND WHAT IT WAS MADE FOR AND VALUE. I DO NOT SEE ANY MAKER MARKS.

I found this in my yard about 5-8 inches deep. I am not sure what it is but it looks old. It has the name Anna Whipple Bartlett engraved on one side with the letter A in unique font. The words From your Godmother on the other side with the F in the same font as the A. It has not other markings. It appears to be silver or something.

Christian becker balance scale  model # 34  serial # 13242

parian ware figural group. dog attacking a stag.11" tall by 9" at base.No markings that I can see. Some damage to antler tips on one side and one old repair to one leg of stag. Bought this item at an auction and I would like to know it's age, possible maker and value please?

Regards,

akerr67

I have this murano dish that is red with multicolor flecks as well as gold in it- perfect condition.

  The saucer has large scalloped edges.  The top of the petite cup is also cut and folded back into flower petal shapes so the whole cup resembles an opened flower, complete with the sepal around the bottom.  The handle looks like a vine to finish the effect.  The flowers on this hand painted set look like Violets to me, but I'm not a flower expert.  The set is numbered.  It is in excellent, like new condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing.  The bottom is marked "Lefton China, Hand Painted, Made in Japan" with a gold crown emblem, and the saucer is numbered 766.  Saucer: 4 7/8 inches wide across ends of "petals"
Cup: 2 inches tall base to lip; 2 3/8 inches tall to top of handle; 3 inches wide at lip; 3 1/3 inches wide including handle.