Did they say why they thought French?
It’s British. The gilding looks dead right to me. Wouldn’t surprise me if it’s late eighteenth.
You can see where Granada Ware came from, in terms of design, can’t you.
Those are fabulous. Might be oak with that very open grain.
It’s not Indian, I’d say. Persian or thereabouts. @Any Jewelry
I agree, the maker won’t matter. That’s nice rose gold.
It’s the shape which is registered not the decoration. British manufacturers sometimes registered in other countries as well as the U.K.
Indeed, that nice blue.
I think it's a recent decor vase. I'd pass on it.
That back is typical, I've many brooches like it. The sort of fat fan look and the piercing.
I really like that Breton style one.
German or Czech between the wars.
The knife and food thing means food safe.
Brooch may not be gold, though, there were several UK companies who set coral and jade in costume settings, with that filigree too. I've got some...
I’ve seen a few postwar pieces with 18ct, but this looks between the wars. I reckon that started as an earring and that the sapphire wings were added.
It's still a really nice lump, whichever the B.
I adore Dresser designs. I’ve a pair of miniature Minton vases by him. Bought for a cup of coffee price too. Mine are like this, sans mistletoe....
That’s it. I got that it began with a B and ended with an I!
Hm. I’ve seen Chinese made chains and such with Italy and supposed karat marks.
No, not Bitossi. I think I’ve remembered. Bellini.
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