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The postie came
The other two purchases, one Ebay, one FB. The brooches were one lot and I think I was right. The landscape one is a nice reverse painted one, Essex Crystal type.Thomas Le Mott signature. Well... -
Some fun necklaces
If anyone read @Ownedbybear ‘s thread on eBay gambles, I posted a photo of a necklace that ‘could be’ a glower. It’s arrived- have a look at the pics!
Also two unusual necklaces that I suppose are... -
Gold Plated Tennis Bracelet Maker Mark Help Needed
This tennis bracelet was never worn, as the tags are still attached. I realize the tag "Genuine Diamonds" is meaningless, as they are tiny chips. But I wasn't able to find the maker from the... -
Interesting article re French metal detectorist
https://www.artandobject.com/news/officials-seize-27000-artifacts-looted-french-metal-detectorist
I guess people who use metal detectors are called detectorists. In any event, that... -
Silver napkin rings...
As I continue the seemingly endless task of sorting through and packing up most of the contents of my house in preparation for sale, and my Mom's in preparation for renovation, I'm struck by how... -
Glassies: L.E. Smith (Imperial) Atterbury Scroll vs Federal Show Jar
I have a conundrum. I've always seen these canisters listed as L.E. Smith
Atterbury. There are currently 53 sold listings over the last year on eBay. I recently was provided with catalog pages... -
And these were the Facebook brooches.
The cameo is a good fake. The filigree was filthy, I should have done a before the vinegar bath photo. I'd rather people didn't clean them. The old toothbrush is now black! I suspect it's gold... -
Help w/Signature on Creepy but Cool Bronze(?) Bird - Edgar Allan Poe's Raven?
I found this piece at my local thrift store today for only $14.95 - and even if not a bronze it is so ... different that I'm pretty sure I did good.(my first thought was Poe's Raven)
Can anyone... -
Crown Ducal piece.
Looks like a gravy boat without a handle, however it has two pouring lips and the base is not separate, all one piece of pottery.
Any ideas ?
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The Ebay necklaces arrived
Not a bad lot. Very well packed, and there were 29, which meant they cost me about 33 pence each. A few keepers, the rest will go in bundles, a couple might be gifts.
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