Heh, a very minor collection compared to many. Check out collector Bob Corson's site on his plique-à-jour spoons: http://bobcorson.com/ ~Cheryl
Awww, C - I feel the same, so many of mine, along with other silver and the majority of my books are packed away too, and I miss them... ~Cheryl
Been several threads with enamel spoons recently, so thought I'd show some of mine. Considered reviving the old 'Spoons' thread...
This was my first, bought at least 30-35 years ago: https://www.925-1000.com/no_gjerstrom.html I think these are the rest of my others:...
It's a traditional Norwegian sugar spoon, though I've never found the origin and don't believe I've ever seen any that date earlier than around...
Crummy quick pic: [ATTACH] ~Cheryl
Yup, that piece is a real stunner! Sorry, have a little more time now - not particularly unusual to be unmarked, especially since they would have...
Should mention that the design is similar to some Russian spoons, and likely based on them... ~Cheryl
David Andersen, late 19th early 20th century - I have a loop-handle sugar spoon in the same pattern. Have seen reference to it being a Gustav...
Made by Egon Lauridsen... ~Cheryl
Tagua and coquilla are different names for the same palm nut (there are other names too) - it will exhibit tiny pores under strong...
Original thread: https://www.antiquers.com/threads/meissen-pendant.40343/#post-836711
The tan carved beads and pendant are definitely tagua nut (vegetable ivory)... ~Cheryl
This auction listing claims the pendant was originally purchased at the factory in 1951:...
Looks like modern Meissen - they've made quite a bit of jewelry for some time now... https://www.meissen.com/en/ ~Cheryl
Heh, they're heavy, and I think, attractive, but not as sturdy as one would expect... ~Cheryl
It's a damaged Heide Mosaic, have had one of the Viking ships for years - if I recall correctly, there is a varnish over the back that appears to...
The language would be Spanish - inside the triangle on left is 'ORFEBRARIA' (Goldsmithy/Silversmithy), can't make out what's at right and bottom,...
Rogers, Smith & Co.: https://sterlingflatwarefashions.com/SPMfgs/SPR2.html Can't say I recall hearing 'butter butler' before, but I like it......
Tardy is a good reference, but is by no means comprehensive, not surprisingly going into the most depth on French marks - have to wonder if maybe...
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