I've heard that assertion as well, Pat - that 'silver' coming from China doesn't have any silver in it.
24kt plate, perhaps. I've never heard of 24kt gold for watches and jewelry.
I agree. I have a 22kt gold ring which is from somewhere in Asia, but that's all I know. And a gold bar which was a present from my dad. But...
I have seen it sold as gold bar/ingot jewelry, if that's what you mean (I have one myself which is 24kt gold), but nothing else.
Fineness is basically the level of purity of metal. But as AF says, the real definition of 'fine' = 'pure' (as in, complete and unadulterated),...
Katherine tensed as she felt his hands on her! She whirled around and glared at him...was he always this infuriating? It had been nearly a year...
Now come along. You didn't seriously want more.
I'd say smelling salts, in case the young lady became overwhelmed by the attentions of that scandalous young Mr. McDowell, the cad, who has been...
Nitpick because I am a nitpicker... 1. The 'cone' things are called candle-snuffers. I've seen them made of everything from pewter to brass to...
Snuff looks like it would spill out of that far too easily. I don't think it's Asian, though. My guess is it's a patch box. I can't imagine what...
According to eBay, you may sell items which have *SOME* ivory in it, but it can't be made of ivory.
Don't get involved in ivory laws. I've read dozens of sources and I've seen dozens of answers. I think as a *GENERAL RULE*...and I serve this...
In Europe, UK, and Oceania (or at least Australia, where I live) the sale and ownership of antique ivory is legal.
I would suggest using cotton balls to clean the carving.
LOL. Yes that's Japanese, from the 1920s or 30s (I think mine is from the 30s). It weighs a ton! And it works, too! I've got the key to wind up...
The one on the right (largest one made of brass) is from about 1900. That's got the highest pitch/tone. When you hit the button on the top is just...
This post is specifically for Scoutshouse, who was talking about them... My Victorian-era bill-spikes: [IMG] I actually have THREE...
"French Ivory" is a fancy name for PLASTIC, just so you know. Specifically, celluloid. I'm seeing a lot of thick, chunky pieces here. Given that...
Chasing is engraving a flat surface to bring extra detail to decorations. Repousse is hammering decorations into the metal from inside to out....
What you have here is a lovely ladies' 14kt gold pocketwatch, from about 1890-1910. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the case has been both...
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