Looking to see if this table is worth money or if it can be refinished for future generations to use. I dont want to refinish it if it holds value in its old look.
This chandelier looks as if it was originally a gas lamp that was converted later for electricity. Hand painted with crystals hanging around the bottom. That's all I know about it.....it was already in the house when I bought it a few months ago.
I need some help dating this piece and identifying what it is and who made it. I would alos like to get an approximate value. IT has been in my family as long as I can remember and I inherited it when my mother passed away. I believe this piece belonged to my grandmother. This appears to be an asian (maybe priest) rider on an elephant. The figure is side sitting and holding an orb in his hand. The rider's clothing is very elaborate as well as the saddle/decorations on the elephant. This figurine appears handpainted with very intricate details. The elephant stands on a separate wooden stand with carvings. The only markings I can find on the piece are some encircled chinese characters painted below the elephants right ear.
I HAVE SEVERAL OLD 78'S FROM THE THIRTHYS AND EARLY FORTYS AND I CAN NOT FIND OUY WHAT THEY ARE WORTH OR IF THEY ARE RARE SOME OF THEM I CANT FIND ANY INFORMATION THEY ARE FROM EUROPE CAN U HELP ME. THANK U
this was given to My aunt and uncle by the hotelier john king of san luis obispo california. It used to be a decorative piece at this old house restaurant in san luis obispo.
