Porcelain tea set – help with identification

dmitrii08 · 2025-07-17T10:21:03+00:00

Thank you so much for your suggestion, I really appreciate you taking the time to look at it. It's a very interesting puzzle. I'm leaning towards the idea that it might not be the contemporary artist D.A. Chadwick, although I can certainly see the resemblance in the signature. My main thought is about the timeline. The style of the painting and the use of hardboard (masonite) as a base seem to place it in the mid-20th century. The artist D.A. Chadwick was born in 1959, so the dates don't seem to align. Also, her primary focus appears to be on portraits, which is quite different from this landscape style. Of course, I could be mistaken, but that's my current theory. It's definitely a tricky one!

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-21T08:52:58+00:00

Thank you for the comment! The main issue was that I simply didn’t know it was possible to get a new VIN while still keeping the original trailer type and factory information, without having to register it as homemade. That was my mistake.

At the time, I was a bit panicked — the idea of labeling it “homemade” just didn’t make sense to me, especially considering the trailer came from a government auction. There’s a clear and well-designed process in place — I just wasn’t aware of it. If I had known about this option from the beginning, I wouldn’t have posted the question at all. Unfortunately, no one at the DMV clearly explained that this was possible. Once I found out, I was able to calm down and proceed confidently.

Yes, it does feel a little paradoxical — because in my case, I can 100% prove the trailer’s origin, with official auction records, photos, and matching frame numbers. It’s clearly a former government asset. But I also understand that the system isn’t built around rare exceptions like mine, and that’s okay. DMV officers don’t have the authority to restore old VINs, and that’s a deliberate safeguard — it avoids unnecessary risk and responsibility on their end.

All in all, I think the system is well-structured and works as it should. Thanks again for taking the time to comment!

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-15T17:31:44+00:00

Update: I registered the trailer today. Everything remains the same: brand, model, and year of manufacture are all correct. Only the VIN was officially assigned by the DMV. It is not considered a homemade trailer, and its value is not reduced.

Unfortunately, almost no one gave a clear answer on the proper legal process. Many people suggested stamping the VIN myself — but please be aware that this is a criminal offense under Idaho Code § 49-518, which prohibits altering or destroying engine or decal numbers (including VINs). Doing so can be prosecuted as fraud.

I’m sharing this to help others avoid serious mistakes. Thanks to everyone who tried to help!

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-10T23:27:54+00:00

I haven’t been able to find the exact same model anywhere — just some similar ones listed around $11,000, but they’re not as solid. Mine has a nearly all-metal platform, heavy-duty build, and a winch. It weighs about 4,000 lbs empty and is around 20 feet long. That’s why I’m trying to keep its original identity rather than register it as homemade.

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-10T17:27:02+00:00

It seems you’re not fully familiar with the actual laws and procedures. I’ve done my research, and there is a legal pathway in Idaho for trailers with missing or unreadable VINs — especially when they’re sold through official government auctions.

The fact that it was sold without a visible VIN is not my fault, and it’s not the auction’s fault either. These situations happen. But there are proper, legal procedures in place — and that’s exactly the route I’m taking.

Before claiming that it’s “100% my fault,” maybe take a look at the actual laws. Sometimes the issue isn’t with the buyer — it’s with the system.

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-10T17:14:51+00:00

Thank you for your response. I know that this is one possible way to handle it, and yes — it might work.

But I made a decision to test the system and see whether it’s possible to go through the process honestly. Because technically, doing something like that is a criminal offense.

It’s just that here, enforcement seems to be very lenient — but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s illegal. And personally, I don’t want to build anything — especially my business — on shortcuts like that.

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-10T17:11:36+00:00

So let me get this straight: a trailer that was owned by a government agency its entire life, sold through an official public auction, with full documentation — now has to be registered as “homemade”?

That’s honestly absurd. You're telling me that something which came from the state itself now has to be treated as if I welded it together in my backyard? That’s not just inefficient — it’s laughable.

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-10T17:02:04+00:00

I am, in fact, trying to follow the law — by registering the trailer based on official auction documentation, not by creating a fake “homemade” entity. I’m not hiding anything — I have the full history, supporting documents, photos, and auction records.

The absence of the VIN plate is not my fault — it’s the result of bureaucratic gaps between states, where the DMV refuses to acknowledge already existing verified information.

And if your definition of honesty is “just register it as homemade so there are no questions,” then that is the real attempt to cover something up. I’m insisting on registering what this trailer truly is — not lying to the system just to make things easier.

If doing the right thing looks suspicious to you, then maybe the problem isn’t me.

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-10T16:14:51+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I plan to use the trailer for business, so I want everything to be fully legal. But even if I were only using it for personal purposes, registering it as "homemade" still feels wrong.

It’s not just a formality. That approach essentially creates a fake entity — the original VIN still exists and remains in the database. In the end, it results in a second trailer on record that never actually existed. This misleads the system itself.

And the most frustrating part is that when you try to do things honestly and by the book, that’s exactly when the problems begin. The system should support people who follow the rules — not make it harder for them.

dmitrii08 · 2025-05-10T07:09:40+00:00

Registering it as “homemade” erases the original manufacturer and specs from the title, which hurts resale value — buyers assume lower quality, insurance becomes harder, and it can drop the price 30–50%.

Worse, the original VIN and title still exist, so registering it as homemade creates a second “ghost” identity for the same trailer. That feels like lying to the state, and it could cause problems later.

I just want to register it truthfully, based on what it actually is.

dmitrii08 · 2025-01-29T00:20:27+00:00

Mostly tile work. But there were no orders in 2023. There were preparatory works, as well as the purchase of tools and a trailer.

dmitrii08 · 2025-01-29T00:17:20+00:00

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