This painting is in bad condtion I would love to have it restored and also learn more about it and the artist but I cant find out any info about it, if anyone knows anything please contact me, thanks in advance.
12 pc setting of rosenthal bahnhof selb germany chippendale 2572 31 US-zone including serving peices in excellent condition. Belonged to husbands mother purchased in mid 1940-1950. Does anyone have any idea of the value for this set of china?
I have a 1985 original Edwin M Knowles collector plate of "A PUZZLEMENT" by William Chambers I would like appraised. This is the first issue in "The King and I" series. This is the only collectors plate series officially authorized by the estates of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II to commemorate their contribution to American Musical Theatre. Painted exclusively for this imited edition by William Chambers on fine china by Edwin M Knowles and strictly limited to a firing period not to exceed one hundred fifty firing days.
Released and signed by Dorothy Rodgers ad Dorothy Blanchard Hammerstein.
This plate is in excellent condition. Still framed in the plate frame from the company ordered by. Sticker from company on back of plate: Sider's Collectibles and Fine Gifts (408) 264-6545 is still on the back of the plate. No chips or cracks in plate. Frame has a gold trim that has some scratches. Plate is signed by William T Chambers on the front.
Armchair in herringbone woven material possibly rattan, wicker, cane, bamboo or banana-leaf. with no known previous history of restoration or attempts to repair internal structure or material.
Origin or maker unknown with no identifying signature stamp or label..
Dimensions
Height: 84 cm
Length: 105 cm
Width: 90 cm
Chair was gifted to us and originally purchased at antique furniture flea-market.
We are very interested in an estimate of maker (company), origin and period (historical era) with a view to a possible sale.
