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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
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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
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johnnycb09 liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Funky Italian Bowl.
I think it’s Bitossi.
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:37 PM -
johnnycb09 liked Potteryplease's post in the thread New game: Yea or Nay?.
No pressure! I just thought the thread was so interesting and found myself thinking about it even a day or two after having read through it.
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:36 PM -
johnnycb09 liked verybrad's post in the thread New game: Yea or Nay?.
I think this could be done. I still have lots of photos stored. I believe many of the photos are better quality, as I have a better...
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:36 PM -
prd0030 replied to the thread Anyone else sees antique French jet necklace like I do?.
Thank you, shamster!
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:29 PM -
shamster replied to the thread Anyone else sees antique French jet necklace like I do?.
Real jet would leave a brown mark while glass won't, but that doesn't guarantee it's jet
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:14 PM -
prd0030 replied to the thread Anyone else sees antique French jet necklace like I do?.
The jet test....what does it do to the ceramic to indicate whether it is or is not jet?
Jun 12, 2024 at 5:04 PM
