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Marko replied to the thread Finds Thread.

There are man-made resin look-alikes out there...I bought one for $4, but even they sell well, sold it for $30.
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Marko liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

Fingernails don't pick up everthing, but they do find most of 'em. I've seen the phenomenon before too. Higher prices on silver than...
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Bronwen liked Potteryplease's post in the thread Finds Thread.

2 textiles from India, $5 and $10 respectively: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And lastly 3 small original paintings of Saskatchewan,...
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Satin In A Coffin liked Simona Buhus's post in the thread Inscription on Whitby jet snake, please help.

Hello everyone, I just had a closer look at my Whitby jet bracelet, and there are some random numbers and letters inscribed at the back...
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:20 PM
evelyb30 replied to the thread What does 'standard' mean on this old brooch?.

IIRC some traditional "native" smiths used copper solder, since they had a hard time getting the other.
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Satin In A Coffin liked johnnycb09's post in the thread Finds Thread.

Back in my wandering days I landed in Couer D'Alene Idaho and I worked at a St Vincent De Paul thrift . They had a little efficiency...
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM
evelyb30 replied to the thread Finds Thread.

There is bakelite that is legitimately called "cherry amber" color, in both opaque and prystal. Faturan is another substance entirely,...
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Hollyblue replied to the thread What does 'standard' mean on this old brooch?.

Is there any information that the company made silver jewelry? Your piece would need to be tested as there appears to have an oxidized...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Sibley replied to the thread Seeking information on Wedgwood Jasperware tea set.

Thanks :) I've been googling. Based on the maker mark and this site https://www.thepotteries.org/auth.html, the earliest it was produced...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:38 PM
eastcoastcurious replied to the thread Help IDing a Signed Etched Glass Vase.

:hurting: I can see that too!
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Potteryplease liked Boland's post in 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...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Potteryplease liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

Last week's goodies. The brown necklace is bakelite, tested because I could, but it's the prize from Friday. I also scored someone's...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM