To be fair they probably reply to many hundreds or maybe even thousands of these emails a day. They probably rush through each a bit. They may...
Very helpful link too! The others I have are like the examples in lot #911. Those are the ones I specifically think were reproduced quite a bit right?
Glad it’s one to be worthy of envy! I was speculating that it could be earlier than 18th but I was also well aware of the reproductions on some of...
Thanks I was thinking same re: I/J. The single mark definitely doesn’t help on the research front!!
I believe this is likely Dutch. There were some very old Dutch items in a lot I bought that this came in. Nicely gilt, I assume it’s silver under...
Well some amount would, right? You’d have a sore arm though. ;p. I feel like a loupe would probably solve the mark photography issue though.
I love pre columbian Costa Rican pottery. That is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen just about though. No offense of course.
I think that would qualify as the most interesting piece of Bakelite that most people have found. Gotta be one of the biggest too.
I think you got some nice things and did well if you intend to keep the things. I bet you could turn a small profit on the boxes on eBay if you...
I liked that one too. Very interesting stone on it ta boot.
To be fair I’ve never used simichrome and have no idea if there is a risk in using it. Baking soda seems pretty benign so I’ve stuck with that....
Connemara makes the most sense considering the potential UK hallmarks. The lizardite is interesting though and my stone does have an odd textural...
You know I was going to write that in my post as a guess. You’re probably right.
Turquoise? Awfully funky color if so. I thought it was at first but unsure now. Marked sterling but also marks that almost look like British...
Congrats!!!! Silver spot is crazy high this week. I think it’s over 1.00 per gram for the first time since I’ve been dabbling in it. You did well!...
I would just take a damp cloth and rub a small inconspicuous spot to get to surface dirt off. Then do you baking soda or other test in that spot....
Oh that’s a killer lamp! Great score! I don’t love that the base is three different materials stacked but I can forgive it. Do make sure that you...
Looks like someone gave it a good scratch to find out. Not you? It’s definitely got a nice luster you’ve got that right.
Candlesticks, possibly creamer and under plate, the ladle, possibly other flatware, plate upper right, dish far right. It looks promising but it...
The seller wasn’t quite sure what they were talking about. I too believe it’s ambrotype though. Glad I wasn’t the only one to benefit!
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