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    Vienna Bronze & Onyx Bookends Makers Mark Identification

    Hi All I recently purchased this rather stylish pair of Vienna bronze and onyx bookends each measuring 15cm tall and 12cm deep. To the feet of...
    Thread by: RAY1968, Dec 7, 2023, 5 replies, in forum: Metalware
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    Unusual! 18th c Oil on Metal Painting Thoughts On Origin

    Hi All I recently purchased this unusual oil painting on metal sheet at an estate sale in Northern Scotland. Dating to the late 18th century the...
    Thread by: RAY1968, Aug 18, 2023, 12 replies, in forum: Art
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    Carved Stone Head Possibly Assyrian ?

    Hi I doubt it is looted, I paid a very minimal sum for it at a local small flea market. I was told it came from a house clearance here in...
    Post by: RAY1968, Jan 28, 2016 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Carved Stone Head Possibly Assyrian ?

    Here is the example looted from Syria and included in an article in the independent newspaper here in the uk 25th April 2015 Isabel Hunter. [ATTACH]
    Post by: RAY1968, Jan 28, 2016 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Carved Stone Head Possibly Assyrian ?

    Hi Bev I include three additional images which I hope will help. Ray [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: RAY1968, Jan 28, 2016 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    ANTIQUE GLASS BOTTLE DECANTER OF GLADSTONE

    Hi I agree probably to commemorate a term as prime minister or possibly on his death. I have included an image of the base pontil. Regards...
    Post by: RAY1968, Jan 28, 2016 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Carved Stone Head Possibly Assyrian ?

    HI All I bought this interesting carved head at a flea market a couple of weeks ago, it measures approx 4 inches high. I tried doing some...
    Thread by: RAY1968, Jan 28, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    ANTIQUE GLASS BOTTLE DECANTER OF GLADSTONE

    Hi All Bought this interesting decanter / bottle last week it measures 13 inches high with the stopper. It depicts Gladstone and so probably...
    Thread by: RAY1968, Jan 28, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    HELLO ALL

    Hi All I am Ray and have had a interest in all things antique for a number of years. Love Arts & Crafts and also deco. Kind Regards Ray
    Thread by: RAY1968, Oct 28, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: Introductions