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Boland liked ola402's post in the thread Am I am seeing things?.

I adjusted it some because I think that top squiggle looks more intentional. But I still can't figure out what it would be. It looks...

808 raver replied to the thread Silver or not? Indian round box.

When a piece is in your hand you can really appreciate the work and fine detail that goes into this wear, it's far better than the...

Brubaker50 posted a new thread.

Walking Stick Silver Collar

I'm looking to get some better eyes on the marks on this walking stick.Londin mark and might be able to decipher the name.Curious though...

Forum: Silver

Eils14 posted a new thread.

What does 'standard' mean on this old brooch?

Hi everyone, I picked up this old brooch recently when I was at the end of shopping and needing lunch. I thought it was marked...

Forum: Jewelry

Boland replied to the thread interesting painting.

I really don’t see the painting being from 1859.. I would still think it’s about the same age as the frame. It’s an skillful and...

Bronwen liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

The corp rats don't even sell jewelry any more. The Sally does, but I haven't found anything worth buying in there in a decade. Even...

Bronwen liked bosko69's post in the thread Finds Thread.

That's a great point Ruth,if their senior eyesight's as bad as mine-good luck !

Bronwen liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

The good ones are all volunteers - no paychecks to worry about and no big corp-rats. They also can't see bitty marks. I can usually...

Bronwen liked bosko69's post in the thread Finds Thread.

Volunteers who aren't under the corporate gun & don't need the minimum wage pay,can get to like you and appreciate the steady...

Bronwen liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

I've hit good stuff in those small stores fairly often. Sometimes the know what they've got and sometimes not. One really good one...

Bronwen liked bosko69's post in the thread Finds Thread.

We went to one small town auction on a rainy day 40 years ago-it was pretty thrilling waiting for our lot to come up.I think the rain...

Bronwen liked verybrad's post in the thread Finds Thread.

Give me a good auction over any kind of tag sale. Unfortunately, you sometimes have to wait a long time for the items you want. On the...