Antiques Board
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Who's the saxophonist?
A few people here will already know that my ignorance is multi-faceted. I've asked about jewellery, weapons and carvings in both wood and stone. Today I'm wondering if Antiquers can succeed where... -
Pin - 25 years of what?
This thing is 2 1/4" long, 1 1/4" across. The monogram involves the letters V, R, and D (in some unknown order). Any idea what this is about? No maker's mark.
Doesn't have to be years of... -
Huge military book -British
Got this huge book unfortunately the binding ain’t the best but the pages are in great shape.
if anyone has any family in the army 1905 I can see if their name is in it. -
Vintage cross, would you call this filigree?
It appears to be silver over brass. (Case not original to piece.) Would you call this filigree? I need a few keywords for this piece or if anyone can guess country of origin. Thanks!
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Taxco Jewelry Questions
This first piece, an orchid, interested me. I didn't look at it until I got it home. It has a Taxco and a silversmiths mark on it, but I couldn't find the link you all gave me with the names... -
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...
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