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  1. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Christopher Dresser for Old Hall Earthenware vase.

    I adore Dresser designs. I’ve a pair of miniature Minton vases by him. Bought for a cup of coffee price too. Mine are like this, sans...

    Dec 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
  2. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Possible factory Vase?.

    That’s it. I got that it began with a B and ended with an I!

    Dec 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
  3. Ownedbybear liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Hallmark/Makers Mark Identification.

    Italian 'random' marks, so without proper assay marks, can be iffy too. If I wanted to know, I would have it tested.

    Dec 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
  4. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Hallmark/Makers Mark Identification.

    Hm. I’ve seen Chinese made chains and such with Italy and supposed karat marks.

    Dec 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
  5. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Possible factory Vase?.

    No, not Bitossi. I think I’ve remembered. Bellini.

    Dec 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
  6. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Are these Georgian?.

    I’ve had those, they’re post ww2.

    Dec 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
  7. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Opal or No-pal?.

    Opal.

    Dec 4, 2025 at 5:24 AM
  8. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Possible factory Vase?.

    Oh, I do know this, and my brain is gone. It’s one of the mcm makers, begins with a B.

    Dec 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
  9. Ownedbybear replied to the thread The Complete Snow White Cameo Necklace.

    I’ve done Holland America a lot. They’re not what they once were, the bloody accountants and cost cutting. I’d love to do Virgin, it’s...

    Dec 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
  10. Ownedbybear liked NanaB's post in the thread Two nice old brooches today.

    Agreed she has fabulous design & gorgeous things.

    Dec 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
  11. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Two nice old brooches today.

    This is her stuff. Health warning needed, I’m drooling over several of the latest designs. I’ve got ogham and lunar universe amongst...

    Dec 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
  12. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Two nice old brooches today.

    I don’t really buy modern stuff. My one exception is an Orkney based designer and maker called Sheila Fleet. Fabulous designs, really...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
  13. Ownedbybear liked NanaB's post in the thread Two nice old brooches today.

    Pandora I never understood the craze with that or Alex & Ani, Brighton stuff.

    Dec 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
  14. Ownedbybear liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Two nice old brooches today.

    :arghh: Overhere we have a brand called "My Jewellery", which has already branched out to neighbouring countries. Slightly more stylish...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM