I picked this brooch up online. It's huge. The style screamed Austro-Hungarian to me, and it feels a bit sturdier than Czech filigree, but I'm not...
I bought this belt online with a wood mortar/pestle and coffee roasting pan, all of which the seller described as being from Yemen. I think it is...
I've had some good luck at the local Savers with silver. They seem to overlook most tribal silver. It was where I've found various Native American...
Another necklace added to my hoard. Normally, I'd pass over this one since I still can't tell the difference between modern Kuchi jewelry and...
I picked up this unusual box today. Inside, it has a rounded bottom. Picture has a transferware dot matrix, but looks old. Crazing throughout. The...
I picked this up recently. They're not signed. The earring backs make me think they're rather old. Definitely reminded me of MH pieces. [IMG] [IMG]
So, I might have a self-control problem. Couldn't resist adding these two belts to my growing collection. The first one came from Greece. The...
I'll admit, I don't have it in my hands yet, but I sensed what it was the moment I spotted it. A few damages and missing stones unfortunately....
I recently purchased this bracelet. No hallmarks. Pin clasp. I still need to test it for sterling. The style is quite unusual. I'd love your...
A while back, I picked up this gorgeous silver buckle. I can't find any hallmarks on it, but it tested as high grade 800+ silver. I found a...
I've started to collect antique seals. I splurged on this one, drawn to the amethyst (or amethyst glass) color, and the very unique crest. I'm...
I know that Russian silver is rife with fakes and reproductions, but I bought this cigarette case listed as sterling instead of 875, with no...
Today I picked up this unique beaded necklace at the local thrift store, since I am now venturing out. It has an old-looking box clasp, with...
I found this ring a while back in a jewelry lot. It is hallmarked on the back, but the hallmark is too tiny for me to make out even with my loupe....
I picked this up a while back. It is an enameled plaque just shy of 3 inches in diameter. It appears to have some age to it. The dark border has a...
I bought this old ring online from Latvia. I know that the field of metal detecting finds is rife with fakes and copies, but the quality and...
I found this Royal Copenhagen today. I am mystified by the marks. I read that the three-wave stamp ceased after the 1890s and was integrated with...
I picked up these two belts today (online), and I'm trying to figure out more about them. The seller said that he acquired them in Pakistan in the...
One of my most recent finds. I think it is silver, but I haven't gotten around to testing it yet. Hallmarked on pin and back. I saw a similar one...
I've been thinking about buying this item, but I can't tell if it's a genuine Tughra mark or a maker's mark? What do you think? Is it normal for...
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