This was purchased in 1946 as a wedding gift to my parents. There are four six- piece place settings (dinner & salad forks, dinner & bread knives, tea & soup spoons). The blade of the knives are stainless. There are also a serving spoon and a sugar spoon.

I've tried everywhere I can think of to identify this, all to no avail. From my research, it appears to me that it may be a form of crystalline glaze finish, but I can find no Royal Doulton crystalline glaze pieces to compare it to!

It's hexagonally shaped with ever-so-slightly concave walls, and is 10 1/2" (26.7 centimeters) tall. The glaze is very thick and rich, as is the blue/green coloration, both of which are on the interior of the vase as well as the exterior. It's trimmed in matte gold; the opening in a very finely articulated pattern with raised beading. The same 'checkerboard' pattern that extends around the exterior at the opening is also around the interior opening.

The bottom has a Royal Doulton stamp (c.1902-1922) and 2 sets of incised numbers: "1359" and "418". Both are under the glaze.


I'd like to know what this type vase is actually called, who the designer might have been, and an approximate value, as I'd eventually like to sell it. If anyone can help me with any of these, or let me know of someplace I might find the answers, I'd be REALLY grateful...

Thanks!

Ellen

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The punch bowl set was purchased by my aunt about 1960 at B. Altman's department store, I think in New York City. It has 11 cups left, I assume it must have originally had 12.  It is Waterford Crystal.

I have an unusual unidentified item purchased at a car boot sale. It appears to have some arabic engraved into it with a stunning pattern. This item is of solid brass with steel/iron pin to allow opening and closing. It has a blade on one side and a flat section with groove and grip for blade to rest in on the other side. I have no idea what it is or what is was used for but would greatly appreciate anything at all info wise.

I have attached 5 photos to check out.

Many thanks

Kindest regards

Alex Tickell