I would have purchased that so fast for $24! It's really unusual. I would not have guessed Mexico from the front. I would not be surprised to...
Thanks, Marie. I didn't know that with Rookwood! Unfortunately its difficult to even make a guess. The mark is so filled with glaze. DH looked...
Have had this for a while. When I purchased it was told it was a "second" because of the slash mark on the base. Very hard to read the Rookwood...
Finally back. More information with a full retraction of some earlier reported data. Turns out these do NOT fluoresce. Early on, we looked with...
That bracelet is so distinctive. It would be hard to wear it without getting recognized. Maybe at some point it will turn up. Such a bummer it...
Just watched it. Amazing clip. What a bummer the items were stolen! So sorry that happened.
Will report findings tomorrow. Just got called away.
Thanks. These are heavier than plastic, but one difference is that they are solid unlike a plastic bead which would be hollow. Might explain the...
Rubbing results in zero smell. And I'm an expert and getting the Bakelite smell with the rubbing trick. I'm sure you are correct the staining is...
Thank you for the link, AJ. I do appreciate you taking a look at these. :) I was wondering about what sort of looks like tool marks when you...
Thanks, AJ. :) Had a bit of a Bakelite obsession a few years ago, bought/sold quite a bit. I'm ruling out Bakelite (at least the vintage jewelry...
These were in a small bag on a "FREE" table at a sale that had pretty nice older things. Obviously a no-brainer in case they would turn out to be...
Gorgeous box. Should have additional responses tomorrow. Very nice to see you back here Barn Owl! :)
Great find. Can see why it flew into your hands! Such a striking piece.
1st favorite is the Jugendstil brooch. 2nd favorite. The round rhinestone pendant, are you thinking this was a button at one time? It's got...
Good to know! I've never been good with marks, more just how things feel in the hand. Still learning! Thank you. :)
Awesome explanation. Thank you. I might have looked at this and thought the "PLATA" meant plate, lol.
Agree gorgeous bowl. @Any Jewelry Great ID as usual. Not questioning, learning here. Definitely looks like silver. Which mark shows the...
There is a definite rush of "getting something" but it's a careful balance because things "taking up room", especially if you plan to sell, but...
It can be an addiction, a rush when you get something good. This fellow dealer was telling me a story about some table she spotted last week at...
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