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    Antique Metal Buttons - are these cut steels on them?

    :D:):)
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 21, 2023 at 5:10 AM in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Antique Metal Buttons - are these cut steels on them?

    Well now I can't get to them because I had a party on Sunday and I had DH move all 5 or 10 thousand of my buttons back down to the basement.
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 20, 2023 at 7:03 PM in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Antique Metal Buttons - are these cut steels on them?

    I am in the process of listing these buttons. They are two piece, and measure about 1 1/4' across. I have been concentrating on the floral...
    Thread by: Bookahtoo, Sep 20, 2023 at 9:27 AM, 6 replies, in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Finds Thread

    Look at these boxes of fabric DS#2's girlfriend just picked up for her store: [ATTACH] This isn't my find, but I already offered to buy it from...
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    Thanks!
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 19, 2023 at 1:56 PM in forum: Jewelry
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    I listed it - for the BIN price that one just like it recently sold for - $149.99. I was surprised to see one sold for that much. Let's hope. :)
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 19, 2023 at 1:45 PM in forum: Jewelry
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    I found a C.A.W. Crosby & Son Jewelers on Washington St. in Boston from around 1890 - 1902. They made jewelry and watches.
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 19, 2023 at 10:51 AM in forum: Jewelry
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    Thanks Aj. Is that because the bottom of the comb looked opaque with the UV?
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 19, 2023 at 10:44 AM in forum: Jewelry
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    Looking for expert pickers and collectors for major cable network television

    I used to have the biggest crush on them. I went to the Roadshow about 20 years ago - it was really fun. Of course it never struck me until...
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 18, 2023 at 6:25 PM in forum: Wanted
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    Hey - you can PM me if you want. ;)
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 18, 2023 at 6:17 PM in forum: Jewelry
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    It's the same as on here. :)
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 18, 2023 at 6:12 PM in forum: Jewelry
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    I think you lift the hinge, stick the comb into your hair and push down as far as you can, then fold the top over. It would hold it more securely...
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 18, 2023 at 1:52 PM in forum: Jewelry
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    Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

    Thanks! I've had this for years - No one at my store would ever buy it so I'm putting it on ebay.
    Post by: Bookahtoo, Sep 18, 2023 at 11:22 AM in forum: Jewelry