This fireplace surround is hand carved wood and in mint condition. I was told it's from Europe and was found in an estate somewhere in NJ/NY vicinity. I am unsure of the wood species although I think it may be Cherry. I have used this surround only for decorative purposes and added a removable center piece of black tile to give it a "finished" look. The tile is glued to a masonite board which is delicately tacked onto the surround from behind and has not damaged or marred the surround at all. It is easily removable if unwanted.

Table left to me by my mother..Was brought from England..Was given to great aunt in 1920..passed on to her by older generation..

i dont know what kind of paint used
i have no idea what kind of paper also

Oak Dresser, do not know it's history and hope to get some info...

international silver company silver tray name of items countess nos. on coffee pot, tea pot, sugar, creamer are 6201,6202,6203,6204

A 2 piece metalic object of unknown origin and purpose.

A single lower piece consisting of a dish and base:
The side of the dish curve upwards and slightly outwards. The dish section is comprised of ornate shapes that resemble flowers or Macintosh style lines, made of holes through which light casts complex, tree or vine like shadows on the surface beneath. The base is solid metal (no holes) and features a a stylised screw or pin in the centre, yet strangely this seems to serve no purpose: It does not fix the dish to the base as these are a single piece of metal, nor does it secure the lower piece to the 'flute' piece rising from the centre of the dish. The circumference of the dish is approximately 15cm.

A single upper piece 'flute':
This secures to the centre of the dish by screwing in from above. It does not attach to the pin/screw on the underside of the dish/base. The flute splits into several chutes, curving outwards towards the top, with a 2cm gap at between chutes at the top. It would be large enough to hold a single flower. There are some very small and almost illegible markings on two sides of the flute. On one side is an 'R' followed by a small 'w' or 'm' above a dash or line, followed by the number '5' or '6', followed by an '8' or '9', then 2039.