These beads were just gross with crud when I got them. Last night I washed them with some unscented dish soap and let them air dry. I put them...
That lamp is made up of pieces of other lamps. The elements are all too mix matched. The 2nd glass piece from the top looks like it is just...
I get the impression that it was once inlaid in a jewelry box similar to this one or in the lid of a top open style box. Of course your piece is...
It's a shame that it has a couple of small chips. Mostly from the back of the piece so not easily seen.
I have been holding on to this for a while and came across it yesterday digging for something else lol. I believe it is Victorian faux tortoise...
Thanks for the info!
I have a glass ring that is much more delicate than the ones you normally come across. When looking online, I'm using keywords like Italian and...
I stand corrected, my old eyes!
The 2nd box in the picture says Mikimoto on the lid (the set with the earrings). Mikimoto are high end pearls, one of the most recognizable names...
I asked because I didn't know. You say yourself that "you imagine the company made it both ways" I wondered the same thing, hence my questions...
No If I do the scratch test on the black stone.I will get a positive result for silver if it is plated heavily using the stone. In order to...
This is what I usually do as a last resort and I am considerate of the item when testing and try to find an inconspicuous area for the acid.
@Bakersgma what is the proper way to test for silver plate if you are not sure?
This is a large jug with A Ceron Mexico Plateado? Everything I find online is sterling but marked as such Mine doesn’t say 925. It looks like...
I didnt realize the disc moved. I found it online. It's a piece from maj-jong. It's called a wind disc. FAQ 7d: Mah-Jongg Bits & Pieces...
Glad to help
@Lizzie The plate was probably either china or chrome.
The red T handle with the screw looks like it was for a candy or cookie or bonbon serving dish. Screw went through the bottom of the plate to...
I don't get the impression that this box is very old. It looks like the things that were available in decor stores like Bombay Company. Those...
Does anyone know if Coro produced pieces that were not marked? I was looking at the information on CJCI and couldn't find anything.
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