Tigerseye for sure. The drilled holes mean it's 20th century.
Almost have to be. Natural black pearls that well-matched would have a fancy, EXPENSIVE, clasp on them. These are Chinese freshwaters, most...
Looks it. There isn't much for resale on it, but it's sure pretty. The Erwin Pearl I've run into - straight 80s for the most part.
I used them in college, freshman year. Still have one that I use as a bookmark. Didn't think it was old enough to be a jacquard loom piece; the...
I like that green ring. Georgian? The top is silver-colored with a gold shank. Can't quite read the marks on the bracelet; they blow up into a...
Back in the 60s, an old tarot design would have been hippie cool. I'd bet it held something dried and green instead of a deck of cards.
It's not ancient, definitely machine-woven, and has metallic thread. There are designs around the edge that want to be Arabic or Sanskrit but...
For $2.50 I'd have grabbed it too.
Nice job! Fiddly doesn't begin to describe it, voice of experience, but it's a lot safer to wear once it's done. I've strung some of those...
She's definitely molded and glued into the frame. That rules out bakelite right from the jump. Too late for celluloid, the construction says...
Greetings. There's nothing this bunch likes more than a good puzzle, so post away!
I used to see similar things made in India or Spain maybe, and sold as wall art back in the 70s. One way you can tell is if the edge is blunt;...
Welcome Oskar!
The book itself is apparently overpriced and old, but the information is still good.
If in the USA, he's looking for a Thanksgiving table to sit on. I bet he had a ladyfriend originally.
This isn't a Turner crowd I guess.
Welcome. My art nouveau addiction rides again.
Bingo! I have to wonder if it's a WWI sweetheart brooch of some kind. The design looks a little/lot early for WWII.
RE: the button In the USA a castle indicates the Corps of Engineers - US Arrmy.
Wouldn't know what to do with them if I had them, so I'll leave these for the next person.
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