That's very interesting:woot: I think any level of the Latin knowledge is a great advantage, especially if you're interested in history and...
I'm not sure, but I think in seminaries, or theological faculties they're still learning church slavonic, at least basics, to be able to read the...
Thank you:joyful:
In complex: the name of the master is Russian, or Ukrainian, or Belorussian (any other Russian speaking part of the Empire with a major part of...
Love the dog:)
Based on the date, obviously a Russian Empire and any slavonic part of it. On the back it is written "В (К) Подхаповъ" - V (or K as not clear)...
It’s a beauty!
[ATTACH] And that’s another one, but I can’t read it
Thanks @Any Jewelry :) Yes, it sounds like Romanian names, but it looks like there is a game of words and meanings. Pictat means "painted by" and...
Good things are taking time;)
Yeah, that’s like a quest with never ending challenges
There were almost 80 years of USSR, after downfall of which, Moldova became an independent country without any economy, low resources and deficit...
I see what you meant. Transylvanians really knew how to make a statement with the jewellery:jawdrop: https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/5720281/...
Yes, when you get a little bit of everything it makes you flexible:shame:
Well Republic of Moldova has become an independent country after breakdown of USSR, so my citizenship is Moldovan and I identify myself as...
That would be a very interesting coincidence:smuggrin: and what a journey it would be for this piece:jawdrop: Yeah, because of my origins, I'm...
It's hard to say, whatever it was originally, the traces have been removed, or hidden very clearly and neatly. I can't find any irregularities on...
Thank You:joyful: When I saw first photos of the ring (I was purchasing online) I thought of the almandine garnets too, however seller told me...
Thank you:happy:
Yeah, if it was an earring, the hook attachment point could have been camouflaged/hidden under the ring frame that was added. You're right, the...
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