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opaque (milk) glass pitcher with black prunts
extraordinary quality - full size jug (not a creamer) measures 8" tall - polished pontil - czech ? italian ? the quality of the prunts is impressive - not just hot slabs of glass applied but real... -
Bell Trading Post?, Taxco and Possible Southwestern Ring
The Discovery Shop I go to, had a disappointing jewelry sale for a variety of reasons. I did get a few pieces, but I have questions as always, so I thought I would put the items I bought into two... -
Tribal carving - ethnographic unknown
Dear members ,
Several years ago I purchased an artifact from a regional antique dealer whom was unable to provide a background. I have always felt this to be a tribal item from either the... -
Stone fish necklace
I found this today at an estate sale that I had time to get to after work. It's a stone fish that looks mostly like a salmon.
The cord is leather and the lone bead is deep blue glass.
I'm not... -
Cameos, Jelly Opal?, Lover's Knot? Necklace
These pieces also were from the jewelry sales at the Discovery shop. Mostly costume jewelry this time, and I bought a few pieces that I found interesting. I have specific questions about each of... -
ze french baccarat ormolu ruby basket
must be ze Virginie-Occidentale Baccarat pattern 'cause thats New Martinsville West Virginia Radiance oui oui ....
French Antique Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Red Glass Basket | eBay -
Gold ring with orange stone
I found this at an estate sale today. There are no markings that I can find. On one half of the stone I am seeing these cool flashing colors. I only have silver tester. When I tested it the liquid... -
Small bull/ox figurine- comments please
Hi all,I was wondering about this interesting little figurine. I think it is clay and looks to have some age to it. Only weights about 50grams. 9cm long and stands 4cm height. What do you think?... -
Lace Lesson - Lace Bobbins
This post is in response to some recent queries re: antique Bedsfordshire lace bobbins. I felt like I needed to follow up with some additional information re: lace bobbins in general.
The first... -
Need Help to ID Old Pressed Glass Pitcher
I was going through all the "stuff" in my basement and saw this and decided it would look nice with a wash, and it does. It's one of those really heavy old pieces of pressed glass, the base is...
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