Nothing here is really jumping out to me as very special. However, take a look at the back of the bottom bracelet for a mark. It looks like it may...
Yup Fig, and the fact those very small earrings are still with the pin...amazing.
Thank you ! :happy:
Thanks Shiloh, actually I expected it to go higher but that's the nature of the game. I was happy with the result and someone got a great deal on...
Speaking of the cameo being worth more than the gold, I just had an auction end for a Victorian set that only had gold mounts and wires, no frame....
Grinder ?
Is this a white metal ? If it's white gold, that wasn't used for jewelry until the early 1900's. Maybe platinum or silver ? Like I said the color...
If the pin mechanism is original to the piece then it's early 20th Century, that type of rollover safety catch was used briefly at that time. I...
I was leaning towards alabaster, it's translucent when a light is shown from the back, giving off a lovely glow. Would marble resin be translucent...
Thank you Cluttered, I'll look into that. I did take a cloth dampened with distilled water to it to remove some surface marks and nothing melted...
I'm not sure if this will help, but here's a few close-ups. Thank you ! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm thinking this is a vintage (maybe 1960's ?) plaster Madonna and child. It's very large, the center plaque is 12x16" and very heavy. Just want...
Lucky Secret Santa ! :D
Claudia, my gut tells me this is vintage Chinese silver cannetille (or filigree, although not quite the same, it's used more in descriptions) gold...
Awe, you're very welcome ! The offer is always open. :cat:
You're welcome Fig. It's fun when you first get it, you test EVERYTHING, even my cat was hiding under the bed. Then your family and friends bring...
Awe Johnny, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend and the theft of your pin. I have a few marcasite pieces from 1940's Germany that I love....
You're welcome. :)
It's a common type of pin that was first used by hunters for good luck. The style became popular and is still being made and worn for luck.
Grouse.
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