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Boland replied to the thread Modern handle- Stone head hammer.

Thanks for the reply. That’s a great saying: “You don't go drilling holes in rocks to use as tools unless you have to” It’s almost a...

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Transforming abandoned antique toys, dolls and more. A second chance for these treasures.

Hello community! Here I am again I need to share this with you. Literally three weeks of my life. Here's a recent story. I finished...

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Boland liked evelyb30's post in the thread Modern handle- Stone head hammer.

That stone hammer head may be O-L-D. You don't go drilling holes in rocks to use as tools unless you have to.

stracci liked madeleineann04's post in the thread Can anyone tell if this cameo is signed?.

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stracci liked madeleineann04's post in the thread Can anyone tell if this cameo is signed?.

I thought it was probably a depiction of Hebe and Zeus but I wasn't sure because it seems like quite an unconventional depiction. Thank...

stracci liked bluumz's post in the thread Can anyone tell if this cameo is signed?.

That's a very pretty rendition of "Hebe feeding the eagle", who was Zeus in disguise. :)...

stracci liked madeleineann04's post in the thread Can anyone tell if this cameo is signed?.

Oh my gosh, that was quite a ride, and so fascinating, thank you so much!!! I haven't seen a signed cameo before in person so I wasn't...

stracci liked mirana's post in the thread Can anyone tell if this cameo is signed?.

Welcome @madeleineann04 !! This is definitely signed by Charles Schmoll in the 19th century. Go to the link Houseful helpfully posted...

stracci liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Can anyone tell if this cameo is signed?.

Welcome @madeleineann04 . Glad you came out of hiding.:playful: I'll post the photos full image for you, so people can see them better:...

stracci liked shamster's post in the thread Thoughts on this garnet ring?.

Bought it in 2022 or so, sold to me as georgian. It's burnt 18ct gold with a rose cut garnet, heart shaped if upside down? Can't make...

stracci replied to the thread Trying Not to Get Too Excited Here...But 1oz of Gold?.

OMG, so exciting!! Great score on the gold beads!!!

Dessert58 liked Brian Warshaw's post in the thread The advert says it is a silver coral brooch.

The current price is €4 and thought that if it didn't move too far from that I might have a go with a view to resale: Weight is 5.3g...

stracci liked RachelW's post in the thread Trying Not to Get Too Excited Here...But 1oz of Gold?.

Yep I've got one in silver already, I do have a jeweler with an XRF I used for some other pieces recently but she's in the city which I...

stracci liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Trying Not to Get Too Excited Here...But 1oz of Gold?.

They’re prayer beads. I’m wondering if they’re emirati. I think you need someone with an XRF tester. Have you got any Indian jewellers...

stracci liked RachelW's post in the thread Trying Not to Get Too Excited Here...But 1oz of Gold?.

Yes to agate? [ATTACH][ATTACH] Here we go. The big one. My heart dropped when I saw a 750 mark on this, trying hard to not get my...