The nicer pieces certainly do, especially silver. Here’s a link regarding Russian hallmarks: https://www.925-1000.com/Frussia.html
Lovely little piece. My guess is that if it indeed came from Russia, it could be a sugar bowl to match a set of podstakanniki (tea glass holders.)
Perry, eh? We probably are related, especially if you have any Adkins, Byrds, Combs, Sizemores, Wyants or Withrows anywhere in your family tree....
Will do! (Though it might be a couple months from now. Got a lot of other restoration projects in the pipeline, including the house itself.) 2019...
The painting's put away for the night, but I can see about getting it down again for a closer shot tomorrow or Sunday. There's a faint...
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Haha! That would be a sight, indeed. I don't think they're horseshoe nails...I'll look into it, though.
That's what I thought! (Of course, there are mountains in Switzerland and other places, as well...)
So sorry to hear about your book! I'm guessing it'd be a big help tracking things down. Your guess is better than mine, so I appreciate the input....
....More pics: [ATTACH] (Nails in the stretcher bar.) [ATTACH] (Best clue thus far: a gallery or framer's sticker that perhaps points to Denver,...
[ATTACH] Hello all -- This is an old barn rescue that was so filthy you couldn't believe it. It's been in my home for about a decade, but I...
Is citrus stripper water based? Cool story about the stained fir. Bet it looks great now.
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