Quick update - I've removed some of the 'dirt' using an old toothbrush and washing up liquid, and some gentle elbow grease with a sunshine cloth...
Thanks again, and sorry, I missed your earlier age estimate! Was too worried about avoiding chemicals!
Ok, no silver dip, I promise! I've soaked it in some warm water and a drop of mild washing up liquid (I hope that doesn't count as chemicals) and...
I can't help, sorry, but I love him, he's so full of expression! Just look at those teeth!
Thanks everyone! So, I'm going to clean it and post the results... I love the idea of using a sonic cleaner (looks so easy!), but have read it's...
I picked this silver tone brooch up today - looks like it has some age? My initial thought was 'this will clean up lovely'.... but now I look...
I particularly love the 'shield' one, with the blue stone. Are the stones real? The outer, translucent stones look like moonstone to me. Or fake...
There's a dimple where his mouth should be, which the 'cigarette' rests in - I can't remember what happens when it's lit, but I used to get quite...
Cxgirl, your 'creepy' hedgehog postcard brought back memories for me, of playing with a little model hedgehog as a child... see photo below. This...
Thank you, Susan! I've checked all your links :). The second mark is quite 'fine', and looks like a rectangle (possibly) with writing in it. But...
Thanks :). I spent yesterday evening browsing that site but still didn't see a similar mark. I'll keep looking! That looks great! I was worried...
On close inspection the safety clasp looks quite fragile, with the inner 'half' in danger of coming off (there's a tiny crack at the base, where...
Thank you :). I like the idea of a microscope! I hope the brooch is silver. I suspect the shop didn't realise, because I got it for almost...
Pretty bottle! I searched and searched but like you couldn't find anything referring to a silver version... hopefully someone will be able to help...
Haha, happy to oblige!!! Thanks for your suggestion... nothing on 'Sd' so far but I'll keep looking ;-)
So... as if I don't have enough 'stuff' from clearing my parents house, I spotted this little brooch in a charity shop this morning and couldn't...
Thanks again, everyone. It would be great to know who the designer was... the more I google 50s fabrics, the more significant it looks....
Thanks for your comments :). They were tucked away in a cupboard and I'm not sure dad would like the idea of me going through everything (he's in...
Many thanks of the info. When I'm less tired I'll do some research into HMS Keppel. I'd ask my dad where he got them from but don't want to remind...
Thanks everyone! I'm inclined to frame (or stretch) a piece but keep the rest as it is for now. There are three lengths - I haven't measured it...
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