Weird how that works. Learning to read bad handwriting has its uses. Old age and cunning (and ability to read cursive) for the win.
Backhoe!((sob!)) It's too bad you didn't have a semi and couldn't just haul off everything bu the busted stuff.
I'd think modern Chinese. If it wasn't "signed" I'd throw a few bucks at it as a pretty bowl. Not worth even spending pennies for a fake.
WOWWOWWOW - I'm betting the stuff they tossed would have sold for almost as much as the house if done properly, but then you wouldn't have hit...
I'd want a look at the bottoms. Then again I also wouldn't pay 10% of one individual price for the lot, not being a pottie of any sort.
It literally dripped. Got it! :rolleyes:
Now I need an excuse. I went out today and almost bought some beautifully engraved stemware...only I don't drink, and if I resold it to a dealer...
A plain old electronic gem tester would sort out the glass, but I'm not sure about dripstone .. whatever it is.
I would have done the same thing. Kept the good stuff, and the rest could get donated somewhere.
I thought about getting the training years ago. I don't think they cover anything but gemstones. GIA people can handle nice rocks, grade...
To help get rid of the green, get some cheap white vinegar and put the plate somewhere flat. Fill with vinegar and let sit. If you don't like the...
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