I aquired this painting at an auction. It is signed "JF Cropsey 1856" in lower right hand corner. Unfortunately the label on back is damaged but you can read "The Susquehanna 1823-1900
Victorian antique silver biscuit box, dated 1858, with silver hallmarks on bottom. Approx 7" tall x 8'' wide x 5 " deep. Hinged lid, four claw feet, top finial, decorative crestplate on front.
A client of mine asked me to see if I could find out anything about it. I have seen smaller copies of this bell. There are no markings as to the maker. It depicts what looks like soldiers in pointed hats holding human heads clashing with soldiers also holding heads, they all seem to have helmets on except one head is a bearded individual. They encircle the bell and look like they are making some sort of offering or sacrifice to 3 men with what looks like instruments. The top piece is bent to one side and there is a tiny seam split, but, it's still sturdy. Looks like this might have occurred by ringing it over many years? There is a heavy weighted ringer that looks like a bowling pin with a top hole connected to the bell with wire and a hole in the bottom. Any information as to age origin, value or what it depicts would be appreciated.
This is my jockey. he is about 12 and a half inches tall. his shirt is yellow from age but is supposed to be white i beleive and he wears a green vest over it. he has on red pants and a red hat. he works still and is lit up right now. please contact me with any info. my email is [email protected]
its a realy cute toy im just woundering if it may have any value im hoping someone out there will love and enjoy this. some color fading it was found in a barn we tore down right frount wheel is slightly bent but other wise givin the age its in good shape let me know what you think thank you
the label on back is damaged but you can read "The Susquehanna 1823-1900
