From the sounds of it, it could be a ming original. Hard to tell without proper inspection, but i think you're looking at about £400, give or take.
Markings
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One can have an antique doll appraised at a local antique dealer. They will be able to check the dolls for markings, which will tell when the doll was made and who manufactured it. From there, one can start the process of having them appraised.
If there are no markings on it you will never know.
What are the markings on the pistol?
No way to answer without a detailed description of all markings, features, etc..
Some good places in order to purchase great Chinese antique stuff include for example "eBay", "Jcollector", "Mandarin Furniture & Crafts" or "ChaosAntiques".
Antique is a noun, adjective and verb; for example:Noun: The chair is an antique, it belonged to my great grandmother.Adjective: This antique broach is more than I can afford.Verb: We can antique this shabby chest of drawers to give it some character.
A tea pot warmer that is real silver will be marked. If it has no markings, it is likely not real silver, even if it is tarnished. Though you may still want to have it checked in case the markings have been worn away through damage.
gold
I think just the LV but go to a reliable jeweler or Antique dealer and ask them.
glass, marble, or limestone.