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Kronos replied to the thread 1829 Sampler.

As far as I know, it was mostly a grade school thing. I would expect something much more proficient from a 20 year old doing this type...

Boland liked Debora's post in the thread Naive American southern scene.

Soldiers from the Second French Empire. Debora [ATTACH]

Boland liked Debora's post in the thread Naive American southern scene.

Would/could you post a photograph of the back please? Debora

Boland replied to the thread 1829 Sampler.

How old were they normally when they did these? Very young? Not the 11th day of the 9th month? At the age of 20? Or didn’t 20 year olds...

Ownedbybear replied to the thread Age of the brooch?.

Could you please get a photo of the back looking straight down?

lovewrens liked nastina.nastea's post in the thread Age of the brooch?.

Hi dear Members, I've got today this brooch and I'm struggling to identify its age. Could it be 40s, or, maybe, later? I thought that...

Kronos posted a new thread.

1829 Sampler

Seems rather plain. Anything interesting about it? The last line is kinda confusing to me. 11th Month, 9th Age? What's the 20 for then....

Forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing

stracci liked kentworld's post in the thread Funky Italian Bowl.

Clearer pic of the marks might help, but I think it says "Italy."

stracci liked johnnycb09's post in the thread Funky Italian Bowl.

Definitely MCM . A clear pic of the signature is indeed needed.

stracci liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Funky Italian Bowl.

Ditto.

stracci liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Funky Italian Bowl.

Looks like a code, and indeed Italy. [ATTACH]

stracci liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Funky Italian Bowl.

I think it’s Bitossi.

Debora replied to the thread Advice on restoring antique mirror frame.

Why don't you post a photograph of the entire mirror, from both front and back? Someone is sure to weigh in on whether it's worthy...

ascot replied to the thread Advice on restoring antique mirror frame.

Thank you! I'll see if I can find gesso for sale online. I've no idea of the value of the mirror - junk shop find - and there are no...

Debora replied to the thread Advice on restoring antique mirror frame.

The floral accents should be made of gesso. Which would later be gilded. If the mirror has any financial value, you might be happier...