I wasn't replying to your inquiry re: personalization, I was expanding on what I learned at your excellent link. They did not use the work of...
They called in the big guns to do the engraving, William and Leonard Charles Wyon.
This auction house listing reminded me of another artificial cameo it is good to be able to recognize. [IMG] Although it seems I used to see her...
Another vote for not tourmaline. It actually looks to me something more of the tiger eye sort of thing.
Obviously they think you are not yet full of it & need topping up.
Because I was curious: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Talani also did a cameo similar to the metal impression on the other side of the locket, but they do...
Thought this piece looked familiar. It was sold earlier this year for 2000 GBP:...
Well, I immediately thought of the medallion on the back of some 'Danbiere' faux marbre plaques: [ATTACH]
Here in the US they were often known as 'hope chests', where a girl/young woman would store the output of her needlework on sheets, pillowcases,...
I don't think you're crazy. Sounds like dichroic glass. I have had the experience of trying to photograph a color change sapphire when it was...
Looks like Phil has nailed this one, but if you ever have to search for that shape again, try 'quatrefoil'.
I was expecting a steamer trunk, not this beautiful chest. Is it cedar?
I just can't see NA here either, too crudely made, almost disrespectful of the turquoise. I think we need to look at a different part of the...
Have to think Aubrey Beardsley's illustrations for Le Morte D'Arthur were an influence. https://enchantedbooklet.com/le-morte-darthur/ As you...
Going by the way the ends are finished, I'd say this was put together by a home craftsperson, using a vintage clasp. I'm not sure when these...
Resin. They're cranking them out in China. Could have been made last week. I know of no way to date it, other than after the advent of this...
Maybe from the period when chromolithography 'scrap' was a popular hobby? http://cycleback.com/scrap.htm
If the holes are, as they look to me in the pix, 2 different diameters, suggests it is meant to be a netsuke.
It's part of educating myself. Now, if only I could educate the wider public so we would never again see something like this:...
Sorry, Indy. That must have been very scary for both of you. Good to hear his health is being restored. Don't think Gianpaolo* will have...
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