I knew that symbol looked familiar; it's the Phi symbol. Didn't help me get any further in finding the artist though.
That's interesting; thank you Bakersgma. I assumed it was on copper since that seems to be the usual medium. I wonder if I could figure out if...
Oh wow, those first two are quite similar. Thank you so much for taking the time to look further, ola402. I tried to find the actual listing for...
Very nice! I saw somewhere that some artists would do enamel on silver or gold, though I imagine that was smaller items like brooches. I didn't...
I really love OP's piece. I see a man with a bulbous nose and big teeth, and I can't unsee it. ;) Sorry OP, I'll go sit in the corner now. I...
Interesting thought. Thanks for your input!
A zip file? I wonder if OP tried to post the pic, got the "too big" error, and then compressed it. I remember my dad picking up one of these for...
Ah, goes to show you how much I know. Thank you for that info.
I'm pretty sure someone will come along to help you, but if not, you can do a google image search and a bunch of results pop up that look exactly...
Google image search says bone lace bobbin. Here's some: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1342477051/2-19thc-bone-lace-bobbins-with-glass Very cool...
I like this; it's so true! If what I have is a piece of junk, I'd rather know up front so I don't waste time on it. And as you said, it helps...
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I actually saw that one as well, but didn't see the price, so didn't bother posting. I should learn to speak only when spoken too. I get myself...
Wow. Meanwhile someone on etsy has a buddha lamp by the same maker for something like $2,400. Hopefully the one in your link is one that just...
Looks like a pocket watch clasp as you suspect. What is making you think otherwise? edit: I'm dense, missed the dimensions. That's weird. 7...
We don't usually provide valuations here. Your best bet would be to find something similar that has sold to get an idea. Hopefully someone here...
Wow, I love the arch they create when side by side. Love the coloring too!
Beautiful cleaning job! It looks so much better now.
Just tested the cross and it passed the 10k test; gonna try 14k tomorrow when the light is better and also give it a once over again to see where...
Ooh, thank you for reminding me to add that in the title, komo.
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