It is a turquois-y blueish color on the outside with crisscross pattern of what looks like some garland/leaves over the blue. At the intersection of 4 garlands is a crest symbol. The crest is of two birds with a crown between their heads, a shield over their bodies, 3 tail feathers hanging out below the shield. In the left foot (as you look at the egg, the birds right foot) a scroll ar stick is being held and in the other foot a ball.
Is the blue an enamel? It almost has a light sparkle to it.Maybe "pearlized" is a good word to describe it. But NOT like a glitter. it's very faint. In between each "garland circle" the blue enamel seems to have a starburst appearance. At the top of the egg is a circle of diamonds.
It is hinged at the bottom and opens vertically to reveal a very detailed, diamond (probably not real but, just calling them diamonds for ease of reference)encrusted mini egg with a crown on top of it and a cross on top of that. That is also hinged but, opens horizontally.
The inner color of both eggs is a light mustard yellow.
It sits on a gold base that is painted the same yellow color on the underside when you turn it over.
I have scoured the internet to find anything even remotely similar and tried to search the makers mark but, really can't find anything.
Any information you may be able to provide on it's origin, history, and value would be great!
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4 colonial spindle chairs with decoration, two with gold stenciling, 2 with black/sage/gold layered stencil and green trim. All have gold banding on the large spindles, and line decoration on the upright sides of the chairback. All four match in chair design. Paper lable on one chair says No. 1802-5. All other chairs have logo and name burn-branded on the seat bottom. All are solid, with great finishes.
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This is a dresser that I just purchased from an estate sale. I have been told it was brought over on the boat, and I have also been told that it was made in America so I don't know which is correct. The cubby drawers on the top of the dresser are attached, and the mirror framing is attached to the dresser by some kind of joint in the wood. The legs have wooden casters, although one of the little wooden wheels has gone missing. I do not have the keys for the locks, but the casings all appear to be intact. The mirror can tilt up or down and the wooden knobs on the dresser appear to be original. It does not look to have been refinished - it definitely appears to be the original finish. I would love to have any information that can be provided, as well as an estimate of value. I am quite curious about the origin of this piece. Thank you. I may consider selling it although I would have to think about it. It is a lovely piece and I have become a little attached. The only condition issue is that there are some joints that might need to be glued again as they have gotten a little loose over the years. Thanks again for helping me find the history of this item.
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This is a pewter vase with attached handle. The base area has 6 decorative boxes 3 of a young man playing the violin and 3 of a young couple hugging. The decorative boxes and handle have traces of black decorative coloring that has worn off completely. There is one slight dent below one of the decorative boxes.
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Classic design with a rich beautiful finish. Cared for but shows wear. The piece has incredible character. My grandparents bought it new. When they passed my wife and I received it 15 years ago. Now my wife's tastes have changed and we don't have room to keep it in a New York apartment.
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Our Carmenola is complete, excellent working condition and includes records and needles. It is beautiful dark wood - has a crank wind up to play records and even has a volume control. Will send pictures of it, if requested.
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