Recent Content by RachelW

  1. RachelW
    Thread

    Vintage Copper Colander Help

    Hi all! I bought this copper colander in a pretty sorry state, but I've cleaned it up and it looks much better. The inside still looks pretty...
    Thread by: RachelW, Apr 15, 2026, 9 replies, in forum: Metalware
  2. RachelW
    Post

    Very Excited, Not Sure Where to Put this...18thC Mystery boxes?

    UPDATE: Okay so went down to Nice's antique sector, all high end furniture and the like but some gorgeous things. I showed my wares to 5 of the...
    Post by: RachelW, Jan 7, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
  3. RachelW
    Post

    Old Necklace Tested for Bakelite! Help on Color Please?

    Thank you all! I've added a few descriptors, and taken all of Lucille's points as well! I had already added the photo of the Qtip and weighed it...
    Post by: RachelW, Jan 5, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
  4. RachelW
    Thread

    Old Necklace Tested for Bakelite! Help on Color Please?

    I've gotten around to actually photographing some of my pieces for ebay, and this tested positive for bakelite! (warm water and baking soda on a...
    Thread by: RachelW, Jan 4, 2026, 7 replies, in forum: Jewelry
  5. RachelW
    Post

    New Year, New Miniature Painting. Possibly some History to Discover?

    Thanks Bosko! Live and learn, I shan't stop searching for sure! Next week I'm going to see if I can get those 17th century boxes appraised so...
    Post by: RachelW, Jan 3, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
  6. RachelW
    Post

    New Year, New Miniature Painting. Possibly some History to Discover?

    I most definitely will! Thank you, and I have you had a lovely festive season!
    Post by: RachelW, Jan 3, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
  7. RachelW
    Post

    18thC Portrait of Lady (Saint?) With a Tambourine

    A very interesting discussion! The site has been almost impossible to use for the last while so I've held off on replying but I've read all your...
    Post by: RachelW, Jan 3, 2026 in forum: Art