posted on June 26, 2003 09:30:44 PM new
My husband's aunt and uncle traveled in the far east a lot, and these were in her estate. Can you decipher the mark? And what would you call these? And . . . is there a way to tell lacquer from plastic? Thanks in advance!
posted on June 27, 2003 04:00:32 AM new
They are lacquer, probably for rice and are mid to late 20th century. Very nice set. The signature appears to be that of the artist, but I cannot be sure as I've not seen many things from Vietnam. I have a set of porcelain and sterling from Vietname. Turns out the porcelain is Chinese and the silver is Vietnamese. Hope this helps even a little.
Cheryl
My religion is simple, my religion is kindness.
--Dalai Llama
posted on June 27, 2003 04:11:23 AM new
What's it worth?
Curious, where do you guys get your collectible artwork from cheaply? Do you go to garage sales? local auctions?
[ edited by Salgal48 on Jun 27, 2003 04:14 AM ]
posted on June 27, 2003 04:45:19 AM new
I go to flea markets mostly. We have a rather large one here called Jamies and another one at the drive-in. I go to Jamies on Saturday, the drive-in on Sunday. It's getting harder to get good deals. With Antiques Roadshow it seems everyone is becoming an expert. I haven't had much luck with garage sales. Most around here are selling over priced junk!
I don't know what the set is worth. I would do a search for ended auctions containing the words: oriental lacquer, Chinese lacquer, etc. It's a great decorative object, but has no antique value (I wouldn't date it any earlier than the 40's). Most collectors of Orientalia don't consider anything newer than 18th century to be old. But, you might be surprised. I don't collect lacquer, but I might consider bidding. Let us know when you post it for auction.
Cheryl
My religion is simple, my religion is kindness.
--Dalai Llama
[ edited by CBlev65252 on Jun 27, 2003 04:46 AM ]
posted on June 27, 2003 05:34:03 AM new
true lacquer is wood,plastic is plastic.wood would be heavier than plastic.
this set is made for export,so cant be that old.
there are folks who collect vietnamese items.
there is a large population of vietnamese immigrants in california and texas.
posted on June 27, 2003 07:33:38 AM new
I just realized I didn't specify that these are all small pieces! The 4-pc flat dishes are 4 1/4" diameter, the tall set of two dishes plus lid is 4 3/4" diam., and the single bowl, in center, is 4 1/4" diam. Does this make a difference to you who thought they mnight be for rice or that they'd sellable?
posted on June 27, 2003 08:06:34 AM new
these could be for appetizers like eggrolls,and the bowl is for soup.
you may get 25 dollars for the whole set.
