Another one for today! This one arrived few days ago but I was too lazy to post. A small comb, painted with autumn leaves- Ginkgo and maple...
This gigantic beauty(14x6cm, 46 grams)arrived today and there’s a lot of questions I have with it. This type of tortoiseshell comb is very...
This brooch just arrived today from uk. I have stopped researching on antique European jewelry for a while, but was still curious about this one....
It’s me with my new comb again! This time the combination of my two favourites- comb and coral! The comb itself is lacquered wood. Some similar...
Found this beauty on Chinese eBay! Tortoiseshell with a silver openwork frame depicting birds and waves, called 波千鳥. In good shape with charming...
Just received this cutie in unmounted status- old stock from an old jeweller, or being taken off from its original mount? There’s a lot of...
[ATTACH] Not buying vintage corals as frequently as before, but if I saw one I buy one. Collecting momo corals gives you the simplest （tho not...
I actually have few more combs on the way but not sure when they will arrive… so I will post this one today marking the beginning of a new...
It’s just been shipped but I can’t wait to share this find! A square panel, size roughly 6cm x 6cm, slightly domed. Only costs me £10 so a modest...
It’s me with my new acquisition again! This time the third Japanese lacquered box in my collection. This is a fairly large one frequently referred...
So I’m back with my second purchase of Japanese lacquerware! This one is a mini tray with Maki-e of two fans (calling our fan fan @Any Jewelry...
Hi all, another exciting package arrival! This set of Japanese blond tortoiseshell comb and hair pin came as FREEBIE with my vintage coral...
Hi all, I’m now eyeing on this beautiful box shaped as a fan with quails painted on it. I have found Japanese stuff harder to date than antiques...
Just found this beauty for a relatively low price. Seller has no idea what it is. Googled it and have many similar pieces made of ivory, but most...
Back with another tortoiseshell item I am interested in! This time an inscribed snuff bottle veneered with tortoiseshell. I have found several...
I am desperate for antique tortoiseshell and found this on Chinese eBay. I researched about similar cases and found they were popular in 19th...
I just bought this delicious Japanese lacquered incense box and wonder if more information can be obtained. Unlike other boxes which are often...
So a few days ago I posted a thread about a Qianglong three-legged toad mini brushwasher with glue all over its body and I decided to give it...
New acquisition! A Georgian foiled emerald paste brooch in the shape of a Maltese cross, set in gilt metal. This is a large example as most I’ve...
Hi all, I am currently eyeing on this little frog but it has a rather disturbing repair mark on it. Does anyone know what this is and if it would...
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