Any pictures?
I'll start with the Mock Turtle, then move onto the Bass. I'll have a boiled capon, followed by a roast leg of mutton, cold lobster and foie-gras,...
It's not ivory, I've handled enough ivory to recognise it when I see it. It might be trying to simulate it, though. I don't believe it to be...
I have discovered our manufacturer! Stewart Dawson & Company! David Stewart Dawson (1849-1932). Manufacturing jeweler and watchmaker, born in...
How's this for a cheap win at the auction-house? 50% below the lowest estimate... [IMG] Nickel-plated, brass construction with...
Both my grandmothers died from complications of advanced Alzheimers, trust me I KNOW what a nightmare it is to deal with!! :o It's a beautiful...
Thanks Judy, I do try my best!! :D
That was my conclusion as well. I think it's very cute.
I love old apothecary boxes. I'd love to own one, one day...
It is, what it is. Hallmarks it has, but they're almost non-existent... [IMG] ...that said - it is a gorgeous little silver mug. About 3-4...
Absolutely! Send me at least two high-resolution images of the banknote which you require and I'll get back to you in a couple of weeks!
Two hours' CAREFUL painting, and here are the results... BEFORE: [IMG] AFTER: [IMG] BEFORE: [IMG] AFTER: [IMG]
The faint colour of the gold-leaf 'Wertheim' decal on the lid was driving me nuts... [IMG] I have started to repaint it... [IMG] Watch this...
Early sewing machines (from about 1850-1900-ish) all operated using shuttle technology. The term comes from the bobbins and shuttles used in CLOTH...
Thanks, Aquitaine! Here are some extra/better photographs: [IMG] The machine is covered in a thick, black paint-like lacquer which they...
Hahaha!! Sure AJ, suuuuuure!!
Yes! The Wertheim company is pretty famous where I live, so I'm very excited to own this :)
I almost did! I collapsed through the front door when I got home!
Yes, I apologise, it is a mouthful! Behold my latest toy: [IMG] Manual sewing machine. Made in Germany by the HUGO WERTHEIM company. Beautiful...
Hey folks, I have researched this as best as I can, but I'm still curious about stuff, so I thought I'd ask here. European silver was once...
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