The 2nd box in the picture says Mikimoto on the lid (the set with the earrings). Mikimoto are high end pearls, one of the most recognizable names...
I asked because I didn't know. You say yourself that "you imagine the company made it both ways" I wondered the same thing, hence my questions...
No If I do the scratch test on the black stone.I will get a positive result for silver if it is plated heavily using the stone. In order to...
This is what I usually do as a last resort and I am considerate of the item when testing and try to find an inconspicuous area for the acid.
@Bakersgma what is the proper way to test for silver plate if you are not sure?
This is a large jug with A Ceron Mexico Plateado? Everything I find online is sterling but marked as such Mine doesn’t say 925. It looks like...
I didnt realize the disc moved. I found it online. It's a piece from maj-jong. It's called a wind disc. FAQ 7d: Mah-Jongg Bits & Pieces...
Glad to help
@Lizzie The plate was probably either china or chrome.
The red T handle with the screw looks like it was for a candy or cookie or bonbon serving dish. Screw went through the bottom of the plate to...
I don't get the impression that this box is very old. It looks like the things that were available in decor stores like Bombay Company. Those...
Does anyone know if Coro produced pieces that were not marked? I was looking at the information on CJCI and couldn't find anything.
I wonder if the seller of that one was just making a guess. It is my bird though.
I'm hoping someone can identify the maker of this silver bird pin. Clearly marked on the tail "Sterling". It measures about 2 5/8 inches by 1...
My mother had several of these dolls and I was told when I was a kid, the hair was made from cornsilk. Is that true?
Chinoiserie - towards the end of the trend I think.
There are lots of people who collect royal family related stuff (myself included). Nice piece.
The sterling German pin with the green stone might be chrysoprase. It has a similar translucent property
I've had luck with coffee grounds (un brewed). Take a can of cheap coffee and Dump in a container with a lid. The container should be big enough...
Thanks so much for the help, guess that's why they were left in the carousel of the slide projector!
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