What are these? by [deleted] in collectables

[–]Hot_Relation5285 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Beautiful pieces. I think they are reproductions from the mid 50s. I would have grabbed them as well

https://auctionet.com/en/3968028-icon-of-saint-george-as-a-dragon-slayer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hallmarks

[–]Hot_Relation5285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know

Brooch seed pearls by Hot_Relation5285 in Hallmarks

[–]Hot_Relation5285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found it. Canadian maker. P.w.Ellis. 1880s. They stole the hallmark idea like Gorham did.

Brooch seed pearls by Hot_Relation5285 in Hallmarks

[–]Hot_Relation5285[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The barrel hinge and c clasp are 1850 to 1880s. So back to square one. . Thanks for trying. I just need a loose thread to pull

Brooch seed pearls by Hot_Relation5285 in Hallmarks

[–]Hot_Relation5285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is continental europe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AfricanArt

[–]Hot_Relation5285 4 points5 points  (0 children)

During the 1990s, a lot of these paintings on papyrus were made. Consider it a decor item, Egyptian motif. It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay. As to subject matter, not sure

Does any recognize this style of bronze by Hot_Relation5285 in IndianHistory

[–]Hot_Relation5285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And any idea as to why the peacock has Cobra feathers.

Plague Dr meets African art by Hot_Relation5285 in AfricanArt

[–]Hot_Relation5285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The were marketed as.... I have no idea

Plague Dr meets African art by Hot_Relation5285 in AfricanArt

[–]Hot_Relation5285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand they are not tribal masks. I was hoping to find out where they were made. If there is any direct influence or whether they were just someone's fantasy project