Posted 3 months ago
petey
(298 items)
Pottery flaggon with pewter lid. Appears to be hand painted, unable to find maker on internet. Looks like a D, maybe Derby, but not sure.
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wow love this very much:)
Note that D is in gold and is probably a gilder's (decorator's) mark.
No country of origin meand generally before 1880 odd.
Derby would be better quality than this though, imho. Vhai.
vetraio that is really nice of that your helping people out :)
Thanks for the loves mustangtony, and bratjdd.
Again thanks for the love and info' vetraio50.
Thanks for the love BELLIN68, and I agree, vetraio50 has been outstandingly helpful.
your very welcome petey:) yes he has been very helpful:)
Your parents left you lots of really interesting stuff, petey!
I agree vetraio50, only another 4 boxes to sort out!
Can't wait to see those other treasures!!! : D
Thanks for the love inky, miKKoChristmas11, Manikin, walksoftly, and mustangtony. I agree miKKoChristmas11, now into a box of helmets again, will get round to check the rest shortly!
Thanks for the love nldionne and inky
Thanks for the love JueBoo