Help Translating Chinese Barrel Seat

[Ready Rick]

This came into my family in the early 1950's when a friend of the family died and gave it to my grandfather. I have no idea how old it is (beyond 70 years) or where it came from. There is some writing on underneath the marble inlay that I have pictured here. One vertical and one horizontal. Wondering if anyone might know what this says and if it is traditional Chinese. I spoke with a couple of people from China and they said it was a name...like of the artist or perhaps the manufacturer, but weren't sure. Any help is appreciated. 

 

[889]

Please upload directly to the forum. And better to use .jpg. With photo of the object itself, too.

[Ready Rick]

Sorry...new to this. Let's try again!

[大块头]

利源已六视一日？

[Tomsima]

利源已六初一日 I think it's just a vertical line next to the 初 perhaps

[Ready Rick]

Hmm...Google translate gives me:

Lì yuán yǐ liù chū yī rì
Liyuan has six days and a day.

Not sure what that might mean. Can I provide additional pictures? Thanks for the help!!!

 

 

 

[889]

If this is an abbreviation of a date, wouldn't that more likely be 己 not 已?

 

Also, remember that antique dealers and such occasionally mark items with a secret price code that hides a notation of the original cost of the item. Not to say that's what this is, but it's a possibility to bear in mind.