And finally, I'm hoping this is what I think it is. I recently watched someone dig up an old 18th century shoe buckle online, and this looked very...
I had a very successful vide grenier hunt today! Nothing for resale, but lots that I'm happy to have in my collection. After my little pin turning...
Ah lovely! Thanks very much.:D:D It wasn't something that crossed my mind until I saw other listings, but what do sellers know! :hilarious:
Very happy with today's vide grenier hunt. Found some personal items (dress and much needed (and very nice) shoes) but one of the pieces shown...
Could the last one be Aug?
Ah drat :sorry: The clasp does have the same sort of look as the label, but I'll have to look more closely. I only paid a euro so if it is plated...
Good idea! I'll have a look!
Here we are! Finally got a photo, I thought I had one already but I didn't. I'm not sure what the rust color is on some of the beads, but...
Goodness that's gorgeous! New item to keep an eye out for at vide greniers :hilarious::hilarious:
Thank you for the continued discussion! It makes for very interesting and enlightening reading. Apologies for not getting back to you all sooner,...
Goodness I'm just the worst aren't I! The family hasn't been particularly well lately and we had a week long festival we've only just recovered...
Excellent, thank you all for your input! As always very much valued :D
I took it to someone who was doing a tour of the region doing estimates for one of those dealer/scrap companies. I went just to confirm the gold...
I do like a puzzle! And good to know re: edges. Thank you! Oh that would make sense, cool!
What makes you say 50s as opposed to later? I'd love to know what goes into dating these things!
Looking at it now, its got 8 of those cracks, on alternating ends and pretty evenly spaced. The points and edges are smooth, not jagged like...
Now there's an idea! Thank you very much, I'll have a looksee and definitely let you know if I have questions! Thank you :D
Drat, they're so evenly spaced I thought they were purposeful. :( Thanks for the heads up!
Yay! I was thinking its just a funky assortment, but when I was taking photos I saw there was definitely a piece missing. Thanks so much! I...
Finally have a free bit of time to come back here and read through everything. I really appreciate all your knowledge and experience! From what...
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