My great aunt obtained this ceramic bowl of fruit during her singing career through the 30s, 40s and 50s. We believe she obtained it in New York toward the end of her career. I believe the piece is ceramic, weighs 8 pounds and stands 20 inches. Hand printed under the glaize on the bottom is Made in Italy for Lord and Taylor 11/13. There are two manufacturing marks as well. (see attached photos)

Hand  drawn wedding portraits of great grand parents 1896 dated...

 Cross ballpoint pen like mine

round stamp on bottom Wilcox Silveplate 1750

 This Document was found in the Modave Castle in Liege, Belgium during WWII and brought to the USA. It is in very good condition and dated 1427. The document's subject is the Gand Modave.

The language is possibly either old French or Belgium/Waloon.

I had taken this folk art piece to the treasure hunters show and was informed it was a fine piece of art (folk) and that it was hand carved. That it is not from the USA. That when they come back in town they would have a buyer/collector for it. They also indicated it was in excellent shape aside from a small chip behind rear leg at hoof and it would not affect the value.