A poppy, even better. I’d not considered that. The raw porcelain test is exactly what I did. Nicely black. Thanks!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’m 90% sure these are true Whitby jet and 2nd half of 19th century. Am I correct in these assumptions? Are they...
I don’t know anything about them but here’s an article you may be interested in. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/bottles/snuff
The jewels are used in the movement. The higher the number, the better the watch is mechanically. Most better watches are 17 jewels and up to 21...
This is a really good site for pocketwatches. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/
They remind me of an old cartoon. Try zoot suits Tex Avery.
Maybe Eilat
I have a few of these but they are 9x7 and the interior flap is smaller so maybe not.
It looks like a book cover. How big is it?
Too bad it’s not Le Tellec. They go for nice prices. Wow. Thanks for the info!
This has been sitting on my desk for a long time. Picked it up at an estate sale I think. I’m sure not valuable but I am curious about age and...
What a fun and fascinating journey you are on! Welcome.
Bell trading post
This looks similar....
That clasp looks like a replacement to me but I’ve been wrong before.
You're amazing. I've found a carved ebony owl brush holder that looks similar in an old (1922) advertisement. Getting closer.
Thanks so much Debora for your excellent research I thought it was the cross pen co. A new direction to look hurray!
I’ve had this quite a while and have searched hours over the years for a similar item without success. I thought it was a pipe stand but noticed...
Amazing difference. Thanks. I’ve got a few I’ll try that on.
What do you clean them with? If you don’t mind sharing.
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