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johnnycb09 liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Age of the brooch?.
Could you please get a photo of the back looking straight down?
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:44 PM -
johnnycb09 liked nastina.nastea's post in the thread Age of the brooch?.
I was just trying to catch a good light:D:D:D
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:44 PM -
johnnycb09 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...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:44 PM -
johnnycb09 liked kraftblue's post in the thread Chinese? Porcelain Bowls mark help.
I have 3 bowls that stand 2 1/4" tall and measures 4 1/2" across the top. I looked thru gotheborg (Chinese and Japanese) but cannot find...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:43 PM -
johnnycb09 replied to the thread Advice on restoring antique mirror frame.
Very pretty mirror. I learned LONG ago that I have zero skills at restoring anything,so Im always impressed when folks can.
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:43 PM -
wlwhittier liked evelyb30's post in the thread French Pastry Cream Tubes/Nozzles in Custom Case.
Pastry fillers of some sort, rather than icing tips.
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:42 PM -
johnnycb09 liked Debora's post in 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...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM -
johnnycb09 liked ascot's post in 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...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM -
johnnycb09 liked Debora's post in 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...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM -
johnnycb09 liked ascot's post in the thread Advice on restoring antique mirror frame.
I'm not much of a DIYer, but I'd like to try my hand at restoring the leaf and flower accents around this old mirror so I can hang it in...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM -
johnnycb09 replied to the thread 1829 Sampler.
There was some store (Old America?) that sold new samplers that ended up in many an antique mall. They looked an awful lot like this.
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM -
johnnycb09 replied to the thread Hello. Need help to identify if these two candlestick are old or modern..
Id say modern . Pretty though.
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:38 PM -
johnnycb09 liked Marko's post in the thread Finds Thread.
Feeling better, not 100%, so hubby drove me down to Ocean City NJ (half hour away) to take in sea air. Afterwards, stopped at a thrift...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:37 PM -
Marko attached a file to the thread Finds Thread.
Feeling better, not 100%, so hubby drove me down to Ocean City NJ (half hour away) to take in sea air. Afterwards, stopped at a thrift...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:37 PM -
johnnycb09 liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Funky Italian Bowl.
I think it’s Bitossi.
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:37 PM