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RachelW replied to the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
It is quite, but I think I'll be fine regardless haha. I must pay extra attention next time! This was all from one lot. I've omitted a...
Nov 30, 2023 at 5:08 PM -
RachelW liked bosko69's post in the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
Rachel-Was all one single lot or several ? (i'm a wee bit slow). My fave is also the broch that needs a clasp (i'd prob keep it). PS-I'd...
Nov 30, 2023 at 5:06 PM -
RachelW liked evelyb30's post in the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
At that price point I wouldn't cry too hard either. It is annoying when the star of the show no-shows on you though.
Nov 30, 2023 at 5:06 PM -
RachelW liked bluumz's post in the thread CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer.
Bronwen is referring to images commonly called Raphael's Hours of the Day and Night. There are six "Hours" of the day and six "Hours" of...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:38 PM -
RachelW liked komokwa's post in the thread CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer.
No , I'm an Angel....a night owl on gossamer wings , swooping in with common sense !! Everyone is cutting back, selling off , looking...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:38 PM -
RachelW liked mirana's post in the thread CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer.
Are you actually the Devil disguised as beautiful bird, because what you say makes sense and I shouldn't like it! :hilarious:
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:38 PM -
RachelW liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Questions on Goldi Kaplan & Other Vintage Rosaries.
The symbol on the left, in the heart shape, is the Mary monogram, a symbol of the Virgin Mary. The other one seems to be a maker's...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:35 PM -
RachelW replied to the thread Finally Posting the Miniature Painting Brooch......
As am I! What an interesting turn of events. Looking at this profile portrait, its definitely the same nose. But there's also a...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:34 PM -
RachelW liked mirana's post in the thread Finally Posting the Miniature Painting Brooch......
@RachelW I think I found another like your miniature in this listing. Now I'm wondering who she is....French, that bonnet. What woman...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:23 PM -
RachelW replied to the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
Well thanks you're all too kind haha, I do enjoy it, though I do wish some items would leave my house as quickly as they seem to be...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:16 PM -
RachelW liked evelyb30's post in the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
Agreed. I was going to mention those lavas if someone didn't beat me to it. If I were a seller I'd be ashamed of myself with all that...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:14 PM -
RachelW liked Dessert58's post in the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
Nice finds! Agree with elephant ivory. Most likely Congo indeed. I have some similar bits and pieces and rings lying around.
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:13 PM -
RachelW liked Bronwen's post in the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
The cameos are lava, but appear molded rather than carved. Scarab beetle jewellery was popular when Egyptology was all the rage, 1920s
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:12 PM -
RachelW liked Bronwen's post in the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
It depends on which part of the tusk, outer layers or inner, & which direction they are cut, with the grain or cross grain. The pendant...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:11 PM -
RachelW liked bosko69's post in the thread The Great Big Lot of Antiques (Stick pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings).
Agree w/ AJ- You're buying in bulk & beginning your collecting adventures. A lot of the Jollies I've known have been doing this their...
Nov 30, 2023 at 3:09 PM
