I'm really into brooches lately too. I've found some nice ones the last couple years. Alas only costume and the occasional sterling.
I think it's more likely the number scratched was an auction or inventory number at some point? As often happens with antiques. Congratulations!...
Me too! Rather in love with this necklace. :woot: I think it would look good with anything, but I would go with something simple and let the...
According to google she is a TNT Barbie, which apparently stands for twist n turn. I am not that knowledgable about vintage Barbies though I wish...
I would hesitate to polish because it may be one of those things where the darkened appearance is purposeful to the design.
I see either an 80's style spiked hair do cool dude type. Or, a man carved into a tree, or onto a piece of drift wood. Possibly some combination...
Looks an awfully lot like Carnelian, and garnet for the smooth beads. Those carved beads are beautiful. I don't know how the tester works but do...
Wow! Read the description and it sounds good. I am always looking for a podcast to listen to at work.
It's possible she has been restored (repainted and redressed) but if its this hard to tell then they did an excellent job on the repaint. She just...
I don't know but I am jonesing for the start of yard sale season around here. Which should be any weekend now! I do think it is a hit of dopamine...
Both appear to be hobbyist pieces from the 80's -90's when a lot of people took doll making classes. Could also be head to toe repaints of older...
I'm not sure of the exact placement of the center piece (right down the center front of the dress?), but the others are definitely cuffs and a collar.
stunning earrings! I hope they are not too heavy to wear because what a great statement piece on a formal occasion!
I would have had no idea what that was but even I could see it was beautiful! Great find! Wow
As much as I really love snake jewelry, I think the turquoise is my favorite too! SO striking. I would wear it in a heartbeat.
The arms are also replacements.
An old form of protest. The suffragettes chopped them limb from limb. Edge from Edge? Before that there was little to no security at the galleries.
Love love love! So cute.
Flat out adorable little guy! Love these kind of carvings.
Really cool! A lot of detail and a great conversation piece
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