Thank you so much!! I had pretty much guessed they were Dutch once I saw the swords, and realized what they were, but I couldn't figure out...
And here's the wheel: It has exactly the same hallmarks as the other piece, so clearly made by the same maker. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's the bridge: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Photos of spinning wheel coming soon!
Taking photos now. I'll upload them in a bit. The hallmarks (if that what they be) are almost impossible to photograph because they are...
Had a second look, under very strong light and powerful magnification. Both models are DEFINITELY marked at least twice-each, with a teeny-tiny...
These marks are on two little cutesy models I bought. They were described as sterling silver, but I don't recognize the marks at all. They were...
The hunt for a frame continues. I'm looking for a simple A4-sized frame. Then I can pin or sew them into place and perhaps put a little caption...
I'm gonna see if I can find a suitable picture-frame or some-such thing, and pin / sew them in-place and frame them. They're so delicate I don't...
Here's a few better photos. I used the macro-lens on my phone to try and get as close as possible. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yeah. Unfortunately the place I usually go to for that is closed at the moment. Will need to be next week.
Any verdict reached yet, ladies and gentlemen of the jury? Silver? Plate? Pewter? Recycled soda-cans? Tin-foil? Unobtainium?
Polished!! Before: [ATTACH] After: [ATTACH] Done! They're lovely, but I'm considering perhaps framing them, or something, to protect them....
Yes, "DEPOSE"....
I bought the stick from a local auction house. They identified it as silver. And I agree - anything this old which has been handled as much as...
They were very expensive, but not as expensive as some which I've seen online (also, mine are larger!). The few I was able to track down on like,...
Just gave it a polish. Results: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Light!
So it may not be silver then. What other kind of white metal was used to make walking stick handles..? Nickel? Pewter? Yes I think it's...
Yes it's rather cute. Here it is in totality: [ATTACH] Personally, I'm more attached to my other stick, which is this one... [ATTACH]
I bought this antique walking-stick about a week ago, and I'm trying to understand what these marks are on the handle. I was told it was European...
Picked these up at a local antiques fair. I think they're super cute!! [ATTACH] I had thought about cleaning/polishing them, but they're...
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