Welcome here, Craig...You're in good company!
Beautiful!
Judging by the engraved script, as well as apparent wear. that bob could be mid-19th C or so. Good for You!
It's a keeper, imho...nice piece!
Brilliantly colorful...sweet an' simple. The woman appears pensive, serene... immersed in beauty. Thanks!
Great Good Fortune! Welcome here, Karen!
You might find that those threads are 'standard' to U.S. or metric specifications, which may help ID its origin. I've had a minor collection of...
I try to...but I have damaged a very few, mostly glassware. I use these old things, some of them daily...an' over the years there have been chips...
I knew about the 'church' connection...but parish names never entered my mind...Thank You for that!
Here we go... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Isle_of_Man
Lettuce?
I like it! Is Kirk a name that common on Isle Of Man...or does it signify a type or class of artisan? An' what about that 3-cornered device...
...or a banker an' a preacher!
That blue overcasting may be newer, perhaps done to tidy-up the raveled sleeve...er...selvedge?
Thanks, Davey...an excellent summary!
Days gone by, eh?
Radiation can be used to alter a pearl's natural color...those that are misshapen may be fresh water pearls, or salt water, sometimes called, if...
Seriously over my pay-grade.
You do a fine job of it as well, Potts...Thanks!
Ha...haven't heard 'ground round' in years!
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