They're not millefiori; the resemblance is in that cane glass look. See: https://www.aworldofbeads.com/store/p59/15mm_Oval_Cane_Glass_Beads.html...
This was a similar story in its day: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Smith_(Assyriologist)
Think this photo is bottom of same piece: [ATTACH]
Worthpoint picked it up. Is this the size of yours? https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/capodimonte-man-dog-enzo-arzenton-1920760167
Not convinced there is anything you can do that will make it worth the money, time & effort you would spend doing it, unless you have kyratitis &...
This photo [ATTACH] comes up in connection with this text in a search: CAPODIMONTE Old Man & Dog Enzo Arzenton Laurenz Sculpture but listing must...
If each little 'cup' has a hole where a post could have been, I would guess pearls. And if every last one is missing, would further guess...
We'll leave it until tomorrow to give an opportunity for a few more replies, then I'll do my usual what it's being sold as, what it is, & how you...
This one is similar. You can see how it does to get a sense of the present value of yours: [IMG] http://www.ebay.com/itm/392292014310
The Wedgwood came out in 1787, so that puts a terminus ante quem under it.
Prowling eBay, found this one, which is a good eye test. OK, gang, is this conch shell, coral, stone or glass? (And yes, the pin stem is...
Just posting this because it tickles my fancy. Seller says it is Triton & Venus; I see a mermaid & a human man. Question is whether he is...
:joyful::joyful::joyful::hilarious: Was this by any chance described as a cameo egg? :facepalm::arghh:
Will be happy to, if it doesn't turn up so far in the future I've completely forgotten. :)
Delicacy of the metal work is something I consider when gauging quality from photos. Pieces of genuine gold or silver tend not be clunky, with a...
Was hoping to show, but can't remember where I put, a necklace of glass faux coral beads that are the general shape of cross sections of branch...
The Royal Collection is rich in cameos. When Victoria established her Royal Order of Victoria and Albert, she had cameos made for the badges:...
Since one of the Byne's-causing substances is formic acid, keep your jewellery away from ants, too.
In that same archeological revival style as my pendant, which is a locket. Would not be surprised if some patination process was applied to...
A related issue comes up in the shell cameo world, so-called 'Byne's disease.' Some materials - oak is a particular culprit - provide just the...
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