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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lucille.b, post: 207917, member: 51&quot;]<i>The back looks like it has been repaired with tape at some point. It has already lost any integrity it had. I would rip the center section off in a heartbeat to see what I had, were it mine.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>Couldn&#039;t agree more.&nbsp; With Ladybranch&#039;s links, and potential value, you are going to want to see what the back shows.&nbsp; You can make a (careful!) clean cut where the repair was and peek in.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t see anything, cut more until you can see the entire back.&nbsp; I don&#039;t think you need to remove this from the frame, just open the back fabric. </p><p><br /></p><p>Look CLOSELY for any kind of mark, however faint.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t see anything, look again, tilting it in good light.&nbsp; Sometimes it can look as if there is no mark, but actually there is!</p><p><br /></p><p>Not an expert in these, but I would not be surprised if this turns out to be a very good piece.&nbsp; Just seems to have such quality to it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, as a caution, be utterly careful with it when moving it, removing the back, etc. Easy to damage something like this and right now it looks like it is in great shape. Condition on the porcelain will impact value.&nbsp; Little fingers sticking out are easy to break, just go overboard with care when handling.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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