Perhaps it was also printed in the press/news papers of the day, to cover an important judicial case? A local library search could assist with...
Glad you managed to attribute it. It's a nice piece anyway.
Very pretty & stylish, whatever it's made from.
Great detective work!
Could it have held an ink pad, for stamping/franking paper with? [IMG]
This is a very similar mark John, if of any help to you? No info about it though unfortunately :( [ATTACH]
Some folks turn old engines into coffee tables! [IMG]
Agreed. I've also just noted the size/diameter. It still looks very delicate to me.
It is possibly crafted from Alabaster. [IMG] [IMG]
I wouldn't think so?
Like this you mean? LOL (smile) [IMG]
Due to the heat from a lightbulb it's more likely to have been used as a decorative bottle/decanter cover. [IMG] [IMG]
'Gimmal' rings, usually consist of 2 (or more) separate rings which can join/interlock together. They were often used as 'betrothal rings.' The...
A Folk Art "Religious Relic" ?
Probably, Battle of Trafalgar ?
I dare say that the wire shanks could be removed. I was simply illustrating a possibility. I've said all along that I "think" the earrings could...
[IMG] Loads here with just one hole. [IMG]
Although most buttons have 2 holes rather than just 1. Some tunic/coat buttons do have swivel metal eyes though. I'd still wager they are buttons!
Very well done! :)
was a priest in Leiden, had the title of Dean of the Utrecht chapter, and was chosen by Master.... for provicaire during the journey of that to Rome.
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