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How to (carefully/professionally) clean ormolu
Hi everyone,
Today I have a question about how to clean ormolu.
There are several things I need to determine first;
1) How do you recognize if something is ormolu, which is fire-gilded?
I... -
Unusual Bizarre Advertising Hotdog
Hello All !
Whilst on my travels I've come across this unusual ceramic (?) figure of a hotdog, presumably used for advertising purposes in the USA (1950's, maybe - IF genuine).
Because of the... -
Stick pins
I’d like to know more about these please.
The first is a two coloured glass or stone base with a little star and turquoise gem. Unmarked but I don’t think it’s gold. Test is a bit vague.
The... -
Gilt metal cameo bracelet
Hi all
Found this at a boot sale for not very much
No precious metals, and not presumably carved either, some kind of plastic ?
But thought they looked nicely defined, and maybe has a bit of... -
Glass Dragon button
What do you think the significance of this dragon creature is please? He is on a black glass button.
Chinese?
It was the devil to photograph but the silver is intact on the dragon even though it... -
Did Versace make a Polyester disco/metallic - like shirt?
I found this Versace shirt at a local thrift store. The color ...changes... in the light! It is made of 95% polyester and 5% elasthane(?)
I looked up polyester shirts made by Versace - and... -
Large Asian pot
Quick post while on a job. Browsing local listings on a break I saw this and I’m curious about it. Not sure of origin. Chinese? Korean? It’s 26” tall. Looks interesting. Any guesses to age/origin?... -
Crystal Glass Casket in Gilt Bronze - Restauration Period
Hi everyone!!
It's been a long time since I posted here.
I have bought an French crystal box in a gilt bronze frame last week.
I have bought it at an online auction in Germany.
Now I saw it and... -
Possibly Native American What's it...
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this is. It has the look of a Native American piece but no marks, so I know I have to be careful in describing it. It measures 4" long, so I think too... -
Help with Signature Ceramic Lamp
I found this lovely lamp and need help with the signature. It is a beautiful luster blue/purple color with black base. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
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