I’ve had those, they’re post ww2.
Opal.
Oh, I do know this, and my brain is gone. It’s one of the mcm makers, begins with a B.
I’ve done Holland America a lot. They’re not what they once were, the bloody accountants and cost cutting. I’d love to do Virgin, it’s...
This is her stuff. Health warning needed, I’m drooling over several of the latest designs. I’ve got ogham and lunar universe amongst others. And...
I don’t really buy modern stuff. My one exception is an Orkney based designer and maker called Sheila Fleet. Fabulous designs, really well made....
One word. Pandora.
Their costume pieces are as well made as any precious piece aren’t they. Often better than modern ones too.
She has indeed got the eagle eye. It’s lovely quality which supports the idea that it’s a pforzheim maker. I’ve never had a piece from there which...
Kyra, I did wonder about your Parisian company, and yes indeed it looks like that urn. And I managed to get photos of the mark too. Ruth has eagle...
Blimey, how did I miss that 800! Thanks Ruth. Loupe in daylight. The bow came with that nice box, too.
Thanks honey, I’ll have a stare at it! It’s not British, I’m sure.
Both sold as Victorian silver and paste. I think the bow is French. I also think it has black dots but the light has gone for the day. The other...
I’ve got one of these. Bought in Hong Kong about forty years ago. The chop on mine, which they caved while I waited, is my first name as near as...
I have some, but not marked sadly.
I know, hon, I’m a pedant! ;)
There’s greater makers, agreed, but the mice are lovely. I’ve a mouseman cheeseboard, albeit relatively modern.
Small point, sponsor mark, as I always say, rather than maker. It’s whoever had it assayed.
Shangas, that’s absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much.
Yup, agreed. It’s absolutely typical of some double or miss strikes I’ve seen.
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