The smallest buckles could possibly have been used on shoe straps. Skinny belts were common on skirts and dresses in almost every decade of the...
Yep, looks like a possible mark where I’ve circled in red [ATTACH]
If you haven’t already found sunshine cloths, you may want to check listings - some sellers combine testing acid kits with sunshine cloths in...
Wonderful! What’s not to love about these fascinating, resilient, delicate, magical, CUDDLY creatures?? ;) One of my collecting regrets was a...
So sorry for your misadventure but LOL at the above quote - which is pretty close to what ran through my mind as I read your post! Best wishes for...
I’m thinking it’s Destined to be Mine ;)
Whoa, Kyra… this is without doubt my favorite gorgeous thing you have ever shared….. which is of course saying a mouthful. Absolutely LOVE...
Me again. The circled area needs more attention : [ATTACH] ….. and anywhere else you see that green stuff. Rub some mineral oil into it & let...
WoW! As long as I’ve been collecting, I’ve never stumbled on an affordable Schreiner piece :(
Number 1 has some design characteristics that line up with D&E (DeLizza & Elster) -unmarked - sold with paper hangtags only, no other marking...
Very cool stuff! Don’t worry about getting help, you’ll get plenty :)
Wonderful! You may want to invest in a couple of Sunshine Cloths - you’ll find them with an internet search - they are cloth with polish inside -...
While you’re at it, try the baking soda test again if you can recruit a sensitive-to-stink nose! Medicinal/formaldehyde scent would point to Bakelite.
Well now I had to go & take another look & see a little verdigris (green oxidation) on the back of the crystal piece, near the hinge. You’ll need...
Soak the crystal piece for a few minutes in warm water with a small amount of dish detergent or soap & scrub with an old toothbrush. Rinse & pat...
@antiquelover69 That you are!
Brought? Do you mean bought ?
@2manybooks Its the case and its paper label they wish to preserve. They want to use the (whatever) inside the case without damaging the outside.
Yes, celluloid. If there’s any vinegar-type scent it has begun breaking down & should be kept away from other celluloid pieces as it may spread.
Agree this is contemporary within last 20 years or so.
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