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  1. the blacksmith liked J Dagger's post in the thread What could this piece be?.

    “it is entirely plausible that a band once participated in services at this cemetery, lending a quiet but meaningful dimension to the...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
  2. the blacksmith liked Debora's post in the thread Heraldry ID Request: 18ct Gold Signet Ring.

    Would/could you post a photograph of the hallmarks please? They would be helpful in determining age. Debora

    Apr 15, 2026 at 10:39 AM
  3. the blacksmith liked Debora's post in the thread Heraldry ID Request: 18ct Gold Signet Ring.

    That appears to be an hour glass in the center. Debora

    Apr 15, 2026 at 10:39 AM
  4. the blacksmith liked Debora's post in the thread Heraldry ID Request: 18ct Gold Signet Ring.

    I read "P.D. Zenetos". Zenetos is a Greek surname. And, to my eye, those aren't the traditional diamond shapes aka "lozenges" used in...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
  5. the blacksmith replied to the thread Heraldry ID Request: 18ct Gold Signet Ring.

    Ooops, sorry Davey, I tried to reverse the image, and then couldn't find where the computer had saved it and in the meantime you have...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 9:10 AM
  6. the blacksmith attached a file to the thread Heraldry ID Request: 18ct Gold Signet Ring.

    I have reversed the original image, if that helps at all. [ATTACH]

    Screenshot_17.jpg Apr 15, 2026 at 9:08 AM
  7. the blacksmith liked Anyiquesbyjewels's post in the thread Heraldry ID Request: 18ct Gold Signet Ring.

    [ATTACH] Hi everyone, I’m looking for help identifying the specific family coat of arms on this 18ct gold signet ring (weight 16g)....

    039af2dc-e248-42cf-9e0f-ba465dcac8d8.jpeg Apr 15, 2026 at 8:48 AM
  8. the blacksmith replied to the thread Heraldry ID Request: 18ct Gold Signet Ring.

    A Dutch crown, as like so many continental crowns, would probably have had eight arches, not four. This crown looks British to me. It...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 8:48 AM
  9. the blacksmith liked J Dagger's post in the thread Signed books.

    Ooh. That’s a good collection. I like to collection 60’s counter culture stuff. I’m a bit envious of a few of your names. Stephen King...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 1:19 AM
  10. the blacksmith liked Snowman Cometh's post in the thread Signed books.

    I have 115 signed books I've found in thrift stores. This week I picked up Diane Keaton, Lee Iacocca, Bret Baire, and comic artist Tommy...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 1:18 AM
  11. the blacksmith liked evelyb30's post in the thread Signed books.

    There's always one that gets away.

    Apr 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
  12. the blacksmith liked NanaB's post in the thread Signed books.

    @J Dagger that would be awesome & thank you. I am always fascinated by old recipes & how far we have come in the cooking & baking world.

    Apr 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM