Im hoping someone can help me with this. I know she is not an antique but maybe a collectable. She has no markings anywhere. If anyone can tell me anything about her it would be greatly appriciated.
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Stunning Ivory Emporer and Empress Mammoth Chinese Legal Ivory Statues from the 18th century brought to USA from China by Serviceman returning from WW1.Both have the"R" in a circle (registered) .Believed to be Elephant tusk indigineous to the region at the time.15" tall ea weighs over 2 lbs. Nice yellowing, or patina.Hand painted.Base is part of the statues. Beautifully hand-carved.Empress holding mythical bird,wearing a Peony Flower in Hair (helps to identify Her status/period of rule. Emporor holding scroll and one hand on sword.Style of hat helps depict period of Rulership.Possibly the Emporer Who Designed The Great Wall.Pic#1 located at bottom of emporer's robe (ID mark?)Pic #2 front view-pic#3 backside view pic#4 close up of faces and pic #5 symbol located at bottom of empress' robe.Statues brought back from WW1 from China,given as gift to Soldier's grand daughter when she was just a little girl.We bought them from Her when She was in Her 70's.Purchased them in 1991.Note: these could be older than 18th century(patina indicates older age).
I dont have any knowledge on the history of this sword all that i am aware of is that my grandpa had it in his possession for a long period of time along with several muskets.
Classic mission style chair that reclines and has a pull out foot rest that slides in a slot under the chair.
In excellent condition. Oak legs, base and arms with leather seat and back.
The original tag on the bottome says Kelly and Brothers..... Clinton Iowa.... The Kelly Comfort Chair. Pattened January 15, 1907.
