[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I think this is a c1920s clutch. It has a beaded belt loop in back. Snap closure. Fully lined with silk or...
This little bag is likely from early 1900s based on family history. It has a chain handle, metal frame, 2 interior slip pockets, mirror and...
Any info at all about this vase appreciated. Country of origin, age etc. Looks like a second as glaze missing in spots. Hand coils/rolls can be...
I would've guessed this to be Mexican but just learned that Suomi is Finland. Any idea to whom the MH initials belong? Or how to describe the...
Not ever tested. But I'm fairly certain of the family history. It belonged to my uncle who died in 1935 at age 18yr and would have gotten it for...
Thx I'll try polishing - didn't know the tarnish could hide marks
Anyone have any thoughts about these possibly being sterling or a guess about other type metal? And any guess about the monogram - especially the...
Oh dear, I think I just realize why you asked this. I said the 84 mark was in a box. I see now the correct term is cartouche, not box. Please...
Thanks you for being so generous with your vast knowledge!
Thank you bakersgma. Couldn't get better pictures but no other marks besides "stainless steel" on blade and "sterling h'dle" on both sides of...
Thanks Ola. The blade just says "stainless steel". I did check the neck with magnification and nothing there. I'll just accept no pattern and...
Yes but her grandparents, not parents. Mom was born in 1925 so that's way back.
I would say it is definitely a Kiddush cup - my recollection is that my mom told me it belonged to her brother, who died in 1935, and would have...
It's 2 1/4" high and 2" diameter across top. It could be used as a shot glass but a Kiddush cup is for wine or grape juice at Jewish holidays.
Oops - thanks for the tip. So much to learn!
I've inherited these 3 napkin rings (cuffs) and I believe my mom had said they were sterling. I can find no marks at all. A magnet does not...
This is a 10 1/2" cake server with ss blade and sterling handle. I've found a couple of items online marked with handle written as "h'dle" but...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This sterling kiddush cup is marked with just 84 in a box. I read that Russian Sterling always has other marks also. An...
Thanks for all the help.
Thanks @reader. I've been researching Aegean art and see several of the features that my figure has that are similar - conical lower body, upward...
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