‘Bo Peep’ and her sheep on silver-plated tumbler
R.P. likes garage sales, he writes, and 20 years ago found this “Bo Peep”-themed silverplated tumbler. The vessel bears the inscription “Robert 1888.” The tale of a shepherdess losing her …
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R.P. likes garage sales, he writes, and 20 years ago found this “Bo Peep”-themed silverplated tumbler. The vessel bears the inscription “Robert 1888.” The tale of a shepherdess losing her …
K.F. owns a black crepe kimono inherited from a friend whose dad collected it in Japan for his wife in 1930. The only identifying mark is a white embroidered circular …
G.C. of the Santa Barbara shop Random has a toy train set by A. C. Gilbert Co. In the world of objects, each “thing” is a unique idea; an object …
L.T. from Santa Barbara sent me these two – a matching pair – of paraffin oil lamps, dating to – what I suggest – may be 1880. I can date …
“805” has an antique leather postcard, featuring a 1 cent stamp, postmarked by offices in Palo Alto and Dixon, Ill. The address simply reads “Ms. Sisquella Crosby, Dixon, Ill.” If …
M. L. from Santa Barbara mailed me two pictures of two baskets: a lidded one, which she believes was crafted by the Native Americans of the Northwest, according to family …
E.W. has a beautiful small set of Minton china. Each plate is hand-painted with a different leaf design. She has six cups and saucers, one cake plate, and two small …
T.O. of Ojai has a Chinese opium bed featuring giltwood and polychrome panels, with carved dragons, phoenixes and flowers, as well as a carved support, all surmounted by a canopy …
P.M. has a dining table with 14 chairs that her brother in Santa Barbara suggests is from a historic Montecito estate. The date under the chairs is “1930” along with …
D.P. has a handsome pewter tankard enameled with the ensign or burgee of the Boston Yacht Club. The engraving reads “1904 Cruise 2 days Run, Won by __ .” No …