Stout piece of classic porcelain.  It is surprisingly heavy, with the massive foot grounding it firmly.  It features a very nice scene of a girl picking roses from a trellis and placing them in her basket.  One has fallen to the ground.  The entire vase is hand painted, and initialed with what appears to be a date (95?).  The details of the mold are all gilted, which is nice since these are usually painted over on other pieces that I have seen.  There is no decorators mark.

While there is some very minor wear to the gilt on the backs of the handles (edges only) and just around the back edge of the rim, I would rate this piece as a 9 or higher out of 10.  There are no flea bites, dings, chips, hairlines, cracks, touch-ups or repairs of any kind.  It seems that this one spent the bulk of its days in a cabinet, cherished by the owner.

Thanks for any info, as I am trying to determine if we should insure it or not.  Hopefully someone on this great site will have an idea of what it is worth.

These 2 chairs are made of walnut or possibly mahogany with applied and incised carvings, inlaid burl panels, and carved turned legs with the original casters.  They may have bee reupholstered in the past, but if so, it was done quite well, as to not be detracting or noticable.  Any information would be helpful. 

During my research of the artist I came across a man named Mac Johnson.  He claims to be friends with the artist, Paul Paree.  Although they haven't spoken for some time.  Paul Paree, I hear, is rather reclusive.  Paul Paree is a noted photographer, has designed book covers and even had a hand in the music business.  Mac informs me that Paul sang and even has a record out somewhere.  I have also found that he assisted in writing lyrics for many songs back in the day.  Below is an excerpt from an email that Mac Johnson sent me:

 I do think those are Paul's.  I think your village scene is actually a scene looking up the NW side of the Montmartre in Paris.  I know for a fact that he did go to Paris, and I think Stuart Iverson was there at the same time, as were the folks from whom I got all of Paul's and Stuart's stuff!  You can see a "Moulin", or windmill top of an old grain mill, and the main dome of the Sacre Coeur, which sits at the very top of that hill on the north side of Paris.  The other piece is typical of several avant-garde pieces he was experimenting with way back in the 60's.  For what it's worth, you can quote me on that if you like.

Phone is in very good condition considering how old it is and how long it was used.  It still works.  A small area of the cord is a little frayed (photo attached).

ROBERT MAXWELL NAME INSCRIBED ON BOTTOM WITH A C IN A CIRCLE, UNIDETIFIED STONE WITH BLUE AND GREEN GLASS LINING THE INSIDE

Was given to us as a gift.