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By tropicaldreaming, 22 November, 2008

Meissen Vase

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Condition
Excellent
Description

I bought this at an exclusive estate sale. It had belonged to the woman's mother who passed away several years ago at age 100 and it had been handed down to her mother when her mother was young.

I listed it in excellent condition, which it is, except for one place on top of the handle where there had been a cherub that had gotten broken off leaving only it's tiny legs. I do not have the missing piece. But other then that, this vase is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips and the paint and glaze are excellent.

On the handle is a half man half horse or something, and on the other side, under the very beautifully shaped spout, is a cherub riding a horse that is half horse, half mermaid or sea creature, as it's hind end spilts on each side into the fish-like tail.

The middle is covered with cherubs with dolphin type fish, while below that are 3 naked half woman half mermaid type figures that have their arms intertwined as if they were holding up the vase.

The details on this are just amazing escpecially on the little faces. They are so detailed that they almost look real.

On the bottom is the Meissen blue crossed swords and by one of the sword's handles is a blue letter or something that looks like an M.

I have searched for a Meissen like this, and I found one similar, but it was no as elaborate as this one, but the cherubs were identical in their faces and hair styles, and in an Antiques Roadshow Book, it said that in the late 19th century, Meissen and others, had hair in "wavy-low-brow" style, which I believe is what these cherubs have.

So with all that, the crossed blue swords, the identical cherubs on a Roadshow Meissen, and the woman who's mother this belonged to told me it was Meissen, i truly believe it is a Meissen. But I am far from an expert and I would greatly appreciate any information on it.

Thank you !!!

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By NEWELL08, 22 November, 2008

ROYAL CREST STERLING SILVER SILVERWARE SET [PROMISE PATTERN]

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Condition
Excellent
Description

THIS IS A SET OF SILVERWARE APPX 50 PIECES, INCLUDING FORKS, KNIVES, SPOONS AND 4 COASTERS WIH GLASS BOTTOMS.

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By jbozmun, 22 November, 2008

depression lamp glass

Category
Lamps and Chandeliers
Condition
Excellent
Description

This lamp was bought by my mom and she would like to know some history and a possible value. She took it to the museum here and the guy there told her it is "depression glass" and he had two of them but had never seen one with a shade in unbroken condition.

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By rocketwoman, 22 November, 2008

Carved Chairs

Category
Furniture
Condition
Excellent
Description

These chairs do not have any distinguishing markings to establish the craftsman.  Under the seats appear to be constructed out of woven burlap or similar material.

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By bogiebragg, 22 November, 2008

silver service

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Condition
Excellent
Description

this is a silver tray with an ern also has 2 smaller trays & also some flatware that is not complete. the flatware has inscipted on the back rodger deluxeplate , original rodgers.precious.

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By greens2631, 22 November, 2008

coca cola bottles with pics of dale earnhardt on them

Category
Other
Condition
Excellent
Description

these are coca cola glass bottles with pictures of dale earnhardt and dale earnhardt jr. on them. they are a nascar collectible item for any race fans who collect.

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