Not many people bother to "darn" anymore. Years back, my grandmother was the queen of darning - socks, sweaters - you name it! Think "Depression...
I, too, was thinking MENS. I immediately thought of the big Christmas "Open House" parties our family had when I was growing up (1960's.)...
Just a quick question, please: Are you sure that's a rattle and not a sterling-handled darning egg? It looks like the latter to me. How big is it?
Evansblue, I've reposted your photo from the Gallery here to the Furniture Forum. Folks in the know about your item will need a bit more info:...
Like this one? ≥ groot schilderij op papier meisjes gezicht met bloemen - Kunst | Tekeningen en Foto's - Marktplaats.nl
It's R Blackinton - here's the thread: Need help identifying antique cigarette case | Antiques Board (antiquers.com) add'l info: R. Blackinton &...
Quite possibly, unless she changed her name for another reason - OR had a different father than the other children. If she were widowed, her late...
CharieOtis' teacups are shown here: Teacups | Antiques Board (antiquers.com)
@Bronwen I'll bet you haven't had to write too many obits! I got very used to this format when I was freelancing...
Her 4 children: Steven, Leslie, Carol & Abbie
@Bronwen Oooo - looks like she had a daughter named CAROL - perhaps a picture of her???
Tyler, I would think that "Carol" is the title of the piece (probably the subject). The artist's signature looks to be: [ATTACH] (which I'm sure...
Same here, Aqui! My Mom wore it for years and routinely tossed them, too... I always HATED the scent (way too heavy & strong) but those bottle...
I am going to agree with @LauraGarnet02 - I think the potential buyer is asking if they are CLEAR or if they have a YELLOW/AMBER tinge to them....
Marko, so do I! I had a great aunt who had a friend who sold Tupperware back then. When I got engaged, my great aunt bought me all sorts of...
Laura, check JOHN GILBERT here: Silverplate Marks G - Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks (925-1000.com)
I'm not sure these were made to "match" anything other than each other. Or are you asking if these have a specific pattern name? Are there any...
I think INH has it right. It you check Google (or similar) for "MASONIC APRON TASSELS", you'll find many, often in pairs, without that extra set...
Yes, indeed. This is from the first site I referenced/linked to above: Shorter and Clarice Cliff "The pottery firm which later became Shorter...
There's a 2-piece set on eBay US right now. The pieces are not identical to yours, but there are many similarities to yours. Here's one piece from...
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