I could be way off, but I think this is a new lamp trying to look old. Or someone has painted it. This was my first thought, too. New lamp in...
Poison Ivy, what a dress! Amazing to see clothing that old. Is the fabric silk? It's really something, thanks for sharing!
The 950 of course being a mark for good silver. I've heard this glass called "Dichroic", but wait for others to confirm. Very pretty piece!
Yes, they will say "KJL Avon" or "Elizabeth Taylor Avon". But not even those signed pieces are necessarily worth much --they have to have that...
Albert Schweitzer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bust-Of-Albert-Schweitzer-13-034-Sculpture-1955-Signed-By-Leo-Cherne-Art-/201375611737
Agree, Avon although no worse made than some other costume, has a bit of a stigma. (And agree with Cluttered, some of SC jewelry is surprisingly...
I think modern, too, maybe 80's-90's or even later. Learning here... this is ceramic, bottom is rough and stone like. You could not press a pin...
Thank you, Debora. I couldn't find the exact goddess, but thanks for the link! Would something like this be molded? There seems to be applied...
Start with just these 4 for now. Probably 4 per post is the best way to go. For these and any future postings, turn every piece over and take a...
Thrift purchase. Who is this supposed to represent? Some kind of Asian figure, Chinese, Japanese or alternatively Native American? There is some...
Certainly sounds like it is one of these Shuco SAND TOYS. All the clues add up. Signed, dating looks right, and explains the removable cork....
I agree, it might be the kind of thing to get expert eyes on. The person who looks at it might want a photo of the base, as well..
Was won with a sniper bid, so someone scheduled a pretty high proxy. Lots of bidding -- the "LEE" must mean something. :jawdrop: Don't laugh,...
I love these bears. Definitely remind me of the German "Pink Pigs". Here is an Ebay auction for pigs (Don mentioned seeing similar). This set...
Thanks, thinking maybe that's it --Deco Czech/Bohemian. Here are the similar beads I had. These came off a necklace (gads, over 25 years ago...
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What an interesting thread! I'll never forget that piece now. Great info.
Since you are using it to help with your Aunt's rent, might be a good idea to post any jewelry in question on this site prior to selling. There...
You should hang on to it! You might find yourself wearing it, if not now, maybe years from now. :)
Nice ID, msgood2shoe!
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