You're welcome, de nada, no thanks necessary... ~Cheryl
This is late 19th century parcel-gilt English electroplate by Henry Bourne of Birmingham - the decorative elements are most likely electrotypes......
There's no real need for the paper cover because there's a metal cover. Not sure what you mean about the spent matches - maybe the 'window' in...
Should mention, there appears to be a faint, pretty much indiscernible trademark to the right of 'STERLING' (and it's most likely American)......
While similar decoration could certainly be earlier, this particular piece, by form, would typically date circa 1920s-30s, though production, in...
Matchbook cover... ~Cheryl
Been a while since I've seen this one (always thought the tines looked like a Klingon weapon) - this is a poor quality recast of Whiting Mfg.'s...
Would suggest the mark is not a heart, but rather a shield bearing a coat of arms. Have seen numerous heart-shape marks, but unless it is the...
The Berlin assay-master (warden) letter is a partially obscured 'L', dating 1854-1863, the Gothic 'D' is the secondary assayer mark, dating...
Oh, they're wonderful - looks like you and mama are keeping them well-fed! Just as an advocate for that tabby baby, when we brought a tiny,...
As Figtree suggests, this is more likely a retailer's mark than manufacturer's, the 19th century coin silver 'WILMOT' marks referenced have, as...
Wow - how many pieces? Personally, would be surprised if not solid silver, though lower fineness like maybe .750 a good possibility. You might...
Meant to commend you on your soft heart, and thank you for taking such good care of mama and babies - and add that if you have time, so many of us...
Hi Nate - nice piece, looks sturdy. Have very little time, but did poke around a bit, pretty well impaired by not being able to fully make out...
Believe it is extremely unlikely that a 'Victoria Regina' verification mark was ever expressed with a 'WR'. As you've already found, it's likely...
They look like mid 20th century Japanese millefiori glass beads to me:...
Bluumz - don't worry, you did a great job of IDing, don't pay any attention to nonsense! And the member quoted below is the creator of the great...
Enamel spoons from my Lily of the Valley collection, both by Shepard: [ATTACH] Monte Carlo enamel spoon with spinning roulette wheel, made by...
Nice collection, Frank! Thanks for sharing. ~Cheryl
It's rigging shackle. Might try 'Harrison + Pike'... ~Cheryl
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