THis vase is glazed/fired pottery covered in a thick coat of sterling silver. it is decorated with solid 3 dimensional grapes/leaves motif made from silver.
I have a Red Wing pitcher, labeled 'RED WING' 220 MADE IN USA on the base. The handle of the pitcher is in the shape of a Chinese Dragon, I believe. On the lower (belly) part of the pitcher is what appears to be an oriental person wearing a ceremonial mask. The figure is flanked by four dragons that are intertwined and wrap around to the back of the pitcher below the handle. Directly above these designs, all around the pitcher, all the way to the fluted top are vertical ribs.
I am considering purchasing these dining room chairs. There are 2 carver chairs and 6 side chairs. I have been told by the shopkeeper that they were made by Craftique, although I have not been able to verify that. The new screw seen in the last picture was put in by ther person who reupholstered the seats (what a hack job!) to secure the seat to the framse. Before I purchase them, I was hoping to get more information on them including their value. I haver purposely left out the sale price as I want to hear from someone else what they feel they might be worth. Thank you!
Very ornate inlay of gold colour material. Look similar to work of Andre Charles Boulle.
