I recently discovered this piece at an estate sale in Houston, Texas.  I have done a lot of research and found that the Murano Black Faced Band Clowns are very rare.  This particular piece is very colorful with gold detailing on the inside of the body.  Am interested in an appraisal and would like to sell this unique treasure.

 I don't know much about this item, or where it even came from exactly. It looks a bit oxidized, a bit blackened around some areas. The inside is wood, but the inside lid is the same silver as the outside. It has a scene of an oriental carriage being pulled, and other images, possibly of royalty around the sides. It has the word 'Patent' pressed on the bottom. It also has somewhat of a scaley texture on the bottom, along the lines of snake skin, also in the silver metal.

Considering selling it, if I knew more about it.

Dad is trying to get rid of some of his collection of 'stuff'. He can't remember where he got this piece. I have researched and figured out that it is a Wedding Cake serving set cake knife, cake server, and some sort of ladle, 8 three tine forks and 8 spoons. Appears to be a rose colored metal but it doesn't look like tarnished brass or silver. Is there anyone familiar with this kind of set or with the company? 

Dynamic aquarium stand with the seahorses. Wrought iron bracing and I put a glass top on it. There is still the bronze patina but not as bright as the original I'm sure.
Great conversation piece.

This set has been in my family ,even through world war 2, my family is Austrian. The original set had settings for 6, a few pieces have been broken, leaving the set of four complete with a few spare dishes, etc. The serving pieces are in mint condition and include a tureen, gravy boat/dish,large oval platter,large round platter, large round bowl,, creamer,sugar dish,coffee server and tea pot.The s&p pinch pot dish has a flea bite on the base. The set of four is in mint condition, includes plate,salad/desert plate, soup bowl,coffee/tea cups and saucers and the espresso cups/saucers. The hand-painted pattern has a few variations but matches as a set.Translucent when held to the light, very lovely. The items are all ribbed. The Soup Tureen is 12 1/2"x7",platter 5 1/2"x11 1/4",round 11 3/8'' and serving bowl 8 7/8". The edges are gold.The bottom mark has the Czech arm w/ a short sword being held and a variety of numbers in gold or red or br/red. The Rasper &Sohne appears to be the place where it was sold in Vienna with the address I,Graben15.

 This table has no legs and comes with 4 chairs which need upholstery.