I found an interesting tidbit of info on the Russian mark, "Precious metal goods imported into Russia prior to 1882 were not marked as imports....
Antiquing is when you darken the silver in the recessed areas of the design. So it makes the details stand out more, the way it was intended to be...
Thanks for the ID on the mark! That appears to be it! Would you guys go through with having it repaired, cleaned, and antiqued?
Here are the marks, sorry for the long thread! it's just such an amazing piece and i have so many questions about it! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
So I bought this on a whim based off a few photos online, no markings in sight. The price was good enough for me to gamble. When I got it I was...
I'm still contemplating making an offer for this at 150. How old do you guys think it might be?
Thanks for the insight! Does it look like a mine cut or old euro?
Found this 14k stickpin earlier, unmarked in this stunning blue art nouveau box. The stickpin is missing a small seed pearl as indicated by the...
Yes! That's definitely it! I can't believe I was reading it as an HEC, oh well! Thanks!
I was looking at this ring today at an antique store for $200. I really liked it but thought it looked off? To me the setting doesn't look...
I found this 925 eagle? brooch today and can't seem to figure out the maker mark. Looks like Tono Hec?.... Came with the box but I don't think it...
The jewler is a friend of mine and the pearl is free. I just have to pay for the labor of drilling and setting it. After hearing what you all are...
Awhile ago I posted a unique stickpin that was missing the pearl. It is a unique shape and is proving to be quite hard to find anything that comes...
I don't know a lot about pewter but I do know that the older stuff is quite collectible. I bought a bag of old pewter spoons today for a few bucks...
Hello! So a few months ago I went out of my way to go to a thrift store that i hadn't been to in quite some time. They hang bags of flatware on...
Hey everyone! I found this little gold pendant earlier. I am trying to figure out whether or not it is older. The diamond appears to be off round...
I will look for a pearl for it! Where shall I look though? It measures roughly 8mm in length and 5mm at the widest width.
I think you may be right! I just wonder what was there before... and what I should do with it now
I picked this up today and can't quite figure it out. What is going on with this stick pin? The white gold portion with the diamond is very nice...
So awhile ago I posted this...
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