I have no idea what they used either; I just hope it comes off.
Nice job. I hope there are still classes so the artform doesn't disappear.
It's screaming "FIX ME" at me, but that's all I've got.
I"m weird; I like pieces with repairs like that. Repairs mean somebody cared.
I vote for the second one.
I did see some Sold for $300+, but most Hummels locally struggle to hit $10.
Precisely. It's a not-quite toledoware. Damascene is small amounts of fine metal hammered into bits of cast iron or steel in intricate designs....
Reed & Barton made some jewelry resembling Toledoware, i.e. enamel jewelry.
They're a big help. People who know figurines need to know what they're talking about.
First, pictures are a necessity. There are instructions on the site. Second. 1990s Hummel? As far as I know only the early rarities are worth...
Voodoo Doll Hors Doevres tray! He's a natural for Halloween.
I'd say 1990s without a doubt, just from the way it was made.
Yup. One prime example, I remember hearing about a Chinese bronze or brass bowl found on a dig of Viking bits in Newfoundland. According to this...
Japanese damscene jewelry was a big thing in the 50s and 60s. They made a pile in all sorts of shapes and sizes, because they could turn a buck...
They probably were indeed pierced. No harm in switching them back; the 1950s screwbacks don't suit them anwyay.
I'd think carnelian. I recognize the clasp, btw. It was often used on nice stone beads.
:p:p:p Maori Indians of New Zealand, making baskets! I bet it would be news to the Maoris, that they're African basketmakers from the American...
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They've also been known to kill birds. As for solar, one place locally put solar panels over the car park. The panels keep the heat etc off of...
I live in Connecticut, in between New York and Boston. Dining room sets sell for very little here.
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