I have a painting with a tag from TMC-chicago. the name of the painting is Fantastic landscape by Francesco Guardi. It is labled item # T596 with a style # of 3883. Please give me any information you can on this piece of art.
see photos.............this seems to be a circle of leaves brooch with amethyst stones...............attaching pin is marked 14K CC....................is this "Coco Chanel" and really 14K gold?????
I purchased this at least l0 years ago in Galveston, Texas an old antique store for about $200.
I do not know for sure if it is bronze but it looks and feels like it. There is a black marble square pedistal above the feet/stand. Above that 2 cherubs are holding up the first of 2 greenish/black glass globes. Above that is some type of overhanging flower. Above that is another green/black stone/glass and then the scale balance pole. The scales themselves are made of the same green glass with scalloped edges and 3 chains for each scale.
There is some writing on ths object which I cannot identify. It says "A.B. Moulds", and I THINK "I(J?)ENCO UNION (CITY?). I can't read some of the writing. On the very bottom engraved are the numbers 1693 and in 2 places there is writing, like it was in an auction, one says "CRC" and another "7051." So, I have no idea what any of htat means.
It is lovely, but we have changed our home decor from red/green to blue and yellow and this is just sitting in the hallway by the washroom. I think it is a lovely piece, but I don't know what to do with it anymore.
I would like to find out as much information regarding this piece or at least be pointed in the right direction as to anyone that my know or have any information regarding it. I purchased the peice from a closing down sale at and Antiques shop. The dealer told me that it was caled a Mood Doll and were quite Rare. They apparantly were given to mothers that had loast a child and the Doll reflected the mood of the mother. Any information on its origin etc would be greatly appreciated. Regards Craig