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  1. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Oh, that makes so much more sense, yourturn.
     
    Bakersgma, Aug 10, 2014
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  2. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Yourturn, that sounds a lot more plausible.

    Fig
     
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  3. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Just what I was thinking, wrong Albert. I doubt if there many women in high society who were not intimate with 'Bertie' at some time. And presumably the children count is a bit understated too.

    A hymn to Bertie went "We plough the girls and scatter, the good seed on the band."
     
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  4. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Bakersgma,
    From the rumors of Victoria's handyman, I think his name was Brown loyal might be a bit much.
    greg
     
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  5. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Now, Greg - no rumor-mongering! However close the Queen and Mr. Brown became, physical intimacy of any kind would have been impossible. I speak ex cathedra on this.

    :)
     
    silverthwait, Aug 11, 2014
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  6. trip98

    trip98 Well-Known Member

    chinacloisowl3sm.jpg cloisfilowlsm.jpg View attachment 2852 Ex cathedra? Really?
    Back to finds. Chinese silver filigree with cloisonne enamel and gold wash (gilt/vermeil). Paid a bit more than my comfort zone on this. But yippee partly cleaned up and marked silver. More I gently clean, the more the gold shows. It is still very dirty. Repair at top and maybe artist signed on beak or the beak mark is part of the botched repair near it. Not sure of age or value esp with repair at top that is not very well done. T
     

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  7. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    The Martin brothers would be proud of your owl.

    I think it is remarkable. Well worth splashing out a bit more than your comfort zone. This may be loads less than you paid but I'd have popped a couple of hundred dollars for it.
     
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  8. trip98

    trip98 Well-Known Member

    yep. I love it. I bought for resale, but I may keep it for awhile. Rarely keep anything anymore cause I have way too much stuff. It is 7" tall, tiger eye stone eyes, dragon and phoenix at the bottom.
     
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  9. moontymes

    moontymes Well-Known Member

    Love it, trip!
     
    moontymes, Aug 11, 2014
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  10. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    Wow, trip, the owl is amazing. Really lovely!
     
    Pat P, Aug 11, 2014
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  11. mymysharona43

    mymysharona43 Well-Known Member

    Wow put me on the love it too list
     
    mymysharona43, Aug 11, 2014
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  12. 'Nuff_Said

    'Nuff_Said Well-Known Member

    Nice find, Trip! Once you're ready to sell, it should do quite well. Congrats!
     
    'Nuff_Said, Aug 11, 2014
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  13. trip98

    trip98 Well-Known Member

    Thanks all! Anyone think it is a cricket cage? or a container for what?
     
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  14. mymysharona43

    mymysharona43 Well-Known Member

    wonder could it have had a clock? glass cover over the opening?
     
    mymysharona43, Aug 11, 2014
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  15. mymysharona43

    mymysharona43 Well-Known Member

    I am pretty sure my daughters would turn on each other for that lol
     
    mymysharona43, Aug 11, 2014
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  16. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Light clean OK

    Do not polish

    Beautiful as is
     
    terry5732, Aug 12, 2014
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  17. FunkeysFinds

    FunkeysFinds Well-Known Member

    I think the kids say 'amaze-balls' today... that is what that owl is! :shame:
     
    FunkeysFinds, Aug 12, 2014
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  18. 42Skeezix

    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

    AMAZE BALLS indeed!

    Stunning piece top to bottom.

    Clock, or watch stand is what jumped to mind for me too.
     
    42Skeezix, Aug 12, 2014
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  19. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Way to go, Trip! That owl is amazing. :cool:
     
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  20. 'Nuff_Said

    'Nuff_Said Well-Known Member

    Small "ancient" Egyptian feathered glass vessel, and a small 18th C. Doccia porcelain leaf-shaped sorbet dish.

    SMALL ITEMS 001-001.JPG
     
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