Hello Everyone ! Long time no see. I have been able to get out and do a bit of shopping lately and I picked up this box for a few dollars. I am...
Oh my. Where are you located ?
Wish I could help you sort through it. Just put me in a corner and let me do my thing. It's therapy for me.
Looks 1940's-50's to me, beautiful !
Thank you Any ! I'll start looking there. :)
Thank you Holly. I took a few photos of the stone, it's translucent, the occlusions are deep inside, not too near the surface.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It has a sort of patina which is most evident around the applied accents, my flash really brings it out, it's not as noticeable in hand. Thank you !
I have this unmarked sterling (tested) pin I could use some help on. It gives me a Scandinavian vibe but I don't get much of that jewelry so I'm...
Love those Aquitaine ! I emailed the photos to a dealer who specializes in pantry boxes and her thoughts were that these are circa 1900 that...
Ah...you see my dilemma.
Thank you ! I already have a few of these, legitimate old ones that left no doubt. The tacks and tiny staples along with the rust bleed and...
Picked this set up in a TS for a few dollars so if they turn out to be new-made-to-look-old that's OK.;) The construction, tacks and nails make me...
You get used to the smell...somewhat. :dead: Great finds and welcome to the Club !
Thank you, yeah I was thrilled and not sure IF they were but for 50 cents, why not ?
Look what I found the other day for 50 cents. It's a short necklace restrung (poorly) but still a fun find ![ATTACH]
I'm more inclined towards this being a part of a picture frame or maybe a bible.
If they decide to part with that bracelet, let me know please. :-)
I was just going to comment on that piece, I love it !
Your new picture makes me want to date this to the 1940's, same as mine. See the paddle prongs on each end of the baguettes and some tiny slivers...
Not correct holly, it was done all the time, even with glued in stones.
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