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    Strange Kitemark - Seeking ID

    I appreciate your input and have found it very helpful. Operating in another language is no easy feat and any mistakes the painter made when...
    Post by: Bob W, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Strange Kitemark - Seeking ID

    I checked the Samson marks and did not see one that resembles the kitemark. I'm not sure about Paris Porcelain and will check out the possibility.
    Post by: Bob W, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Strange Kitemark - Seeking ID

    The kitemark lacks the proper format - perhaps it was a mistake due to English being a second/unfamiliar language.
    Post by: Bob W, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Strange Kitemark - Seeking ID

    It looks like an English kitemark but the details don't quite match up. I think it is a possible fantasy mark made to look like an English kitemark.
    Post by: Bob W, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Strange Kitemark - Seeking ID

    I agree that the last part looks like a pattern number. I don't think they are English words - possibly French?
    Post by: Bob W, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Strange Kitemark - Seeking ID

    Hi all - I am considering buying some porcelain plates and am trying to identify the maker. There is a strange hand painted kitemark on the back...
    Thread by: Bob W, Apr 6, 2024, 14 replies, in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Carved Shell Double Cameo

    Thanks so much, Bronwen. I think it depicts Mars and Venus - does that sound right to you?
    Post by: Bob W, Oct 3, 2021 in forum: Jewelry
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    Carved Shell Double Cameo

    I don't think jugate is the correct term for this type of cameo. The "jugatus meaning joined" element of the definition means that this example...
    Post by: Bob W, Oct 3, 2021 in forum: Jewelry
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    Carved Shell Double Cameo

    [ATTACH] Does anyone know the appropriate term for a cameo with two figures facing each other? It's my understanding that jugate cameos feature...
    Thread by: Bob W, Oct 2, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: Jewelry
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    Japanese porcelain ID

    Thanks for the tip! Where is the LIKE icon? All I see is the “thumbs up”
    Post by: Bob W, Mar 16, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Japanese porcelain ID

    haha - I'm afraid you'll have to settle for gratitude! :)
    Post by: Bob W, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Japanese porcelain ID

    Couch Potato Wannabe you are a rockstar! I really appreciate your input. :happy:
    Post by: Bob W, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Japanese porcelain ID

    I sent a photo to a curator at my local art museum who specializes in Asian porcelain and she confirmed it. Also got corroborating info from an...
    Post by: Bob W, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain