These were a hot item in the 50s, and I'd suspect in the late 30s/early 40s too right before the War cut off costume jewelry making.
I think he liked girls. :shame::shame::shame:
A lot of us probably watch Curiosity Incorporated on Youtube already. This was today's live feed. Lots of old knives and my guess is most of...
It all depends on what needs doing, what's been broken etc.
Someone was being clever - male designer. Sure looks like one.
One of each please, if @bercrystal doesn't beat us all to them!
I use a ceramic "stone" and wash it off with good old ivory soap. Available everywhere in the USA. Works fine. Soap with not much in it but soap,...
Looks like it's all there. I'm not sure these modern pot-metal-ish pieces can be repaired. If it were mine I'd probably break both ends of the...
Surprise surprise.(LOL) I think the bear is the one I sold, but that one had a legible mark on it.
You could try putting some olive oil on the rust and letting it sit. Wipe off later. I'm not sure I'd try it on the front, but it works on cast...
Never hand painted that I've ever seen. I call them "fake Fragonards" in general and they were all over everything in the 50s. Any jewelery,...
Love it! Those old 1890s moustaches were great.
I've had a piece or two before. Those plastic labels come loose sometimes, and get worn off others. The Blenko piece I bought with the squirrel...
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