Oh lovely thanks so much Komo! Looking at it now, of course that's a lighter haha, I had it upside down and was rolling it across the table...
Also, this one is a keeper for me to wear. It's seen better days but the quality jumps out the more I look at it. Its good and heavy, and the...
Just going through some bits to put up on eboo, but I've got some questions first! You're all very forebearing haha Its a nice little bar brooch,...
oh goodness I thought I replied! Apologies, I was prepping for a trip to Turkey that weekend and then of course christmas when I got back. Yes...
I hope everyone had a wonderful christmas! I sure did. I'm using my new photobox and a few days off to filter through the last of the objects I've...
Oh my goodness OBB those are all STUNNING. 8 quid??? What a spectacular morning for you!
Hi all! I'm posting this for those in the Tupelo/Northern Mississippi area who may be interested in my grandparents' estate sale this weekend. My...
To update everyone: the lot was sold for 160 euros, and I passed on it. I had forgotten the brooch has a boars head, so its 19th not 18th. That...
Yeah its most definitely odd, perhaps they're an extra conscientious seller? No idea, not sure if that's even the right tree to be barking up....
Would the marks have been stamped later? Like someone got it marked in 1992 for authenticity? I thought I saw something like that, you're supposed...
It is quite, but I think I'll be fine regardless haha. I must pay extra attention next time! This was all from one lot. I've omitted a few items...
As am I! What an interesting turn of events. Looking at this profile portrait, its definitely the same nose. But there's also a resemblance to...
Well thanks you're all too kind haha, I do enjoy it, though I do wish some items would leave my house as quickly as they seem to be entering!...
I'm just blind then :hilarious: Good to note about the different shapes having an effect on what you see. More studying is required!
Excellent! I was hoping the mark was recognizable and attributed to a country. I'll have to keep a look out for the mark in future. Thank you!...
Oh dear yes I meant 19th, not 18th haha. I'll change it thanks! Ooo a ruby sounds nice Well there goes all my tabs open trying to identify ivory...
Oh gosh could it be as old as all that? I thought it'd be the pull of the lot for people, but didn't know exactly why other than its a nice...
Thank you for reminding me! I was going to ask about cleaning it. I didn't know greenies spread, so I shall take it out now.
I was excited about these bugs until they arrived broken. I apparently missed it in the listing photos. Shame as they're marked, the French crab...
These are some of the 'good' bits, aside from the pins and GT brooch in the earlier photo. I think I'll grab the green brooch and silver earrings...
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