Has to be one of the rare patents of that time granted to a woman, in Queens, NY.
The patent number gives you a date that is the oldest the box could be. There is no guarantee it was made then. Pretty sure I have seen similar...
No, absolutely don't force it. Sometimes hands become loose & that's an easy fix. Something more obviously needed. I like it very much & don't...
Someone brought this to my attention tonight. I know what I think; any other thoughts?...
Is this because the stem will not pull out or because when you turn the stem, the hands don't move?
I doubt very much that you broke it. Could have snagged on the lining & you pulled it free. Am I seeing correctly that there is a segment...
By Jove, I think he's got it!
Rings are the worst place to put any stone. Opal only gets its fire from internal fractures, some even have water in them. If you would wear it,...
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I would call it moss or dendritic agate. Cameo is nice, late 40s maybe, helmet shell.
Is it missing wood lining in right compartment?
In its own little way, it probably is historical witness. She is holding oranges. If she is meant to represent those who were providing labor as...
Plan B is much, much better. :)
Exactly. Not that pottery doesn't sometimes survive in the ground or in the water in excellent condition. But the complete lack of signs of...
Glad others understood this as I was utterly baffled. In case you're not sure, I'se sounds like eyes.
Like a young Cavalier! Adorable.
Monkey.
Those maker's marks with the 2-letter province abbreviation & number for specific jeweller are the same as ones used for silver & can be found by...
Welcome, Ann. There is so much fraud in this sort of thing, if you cannot get a really expert opinion in time, you do better finding something...
Cigars or cigarettes, depending on size. Guessing Chinese, both for enamel work & for the appearance of creatures from their zodiac, tiger in the...
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