They look good the way they are. I bet @kyratango would know how to make suitable faux replacement stones. I'm thinking aluminum foil and enamels.
Bells are ringing in the back of my brain. It's been rewired at least once, hopefully. It looks like the granddaddy of the Anglepoise.
And if they're vintage designer, watch the price skyrocket. These were unmarked ... now.
Childe Hassam makes me jealous. Restore away! And show us the results so we can all drool.
I can see why that poster would attract fakers. Even I recognize almost all of the acts, and it's old school letterpress - black ink on solid...
Awwww. And even though I know better, I want one!
I once went to a rummage sale and thought I'd walked into Aladdin's Cave - a FULL rack of vintage clips. Until I pulled one pair down - some...
Will do!
No siggie at all; if it did have one I'd expect New England Glassworks or similar. Circular yes. Both Trifari pieces are on the right hand side.
Nice rescue on that necklace!
Nice treasure pile there! Dang I need a good tangle.
The red one is pot metal with molded stones. The bracelet clasp makes me think newer too, and the quality makes me not care. :-)
That particular eagle was used from the mid-50s until the late 70s. (call it 1956-1978) The maker's name may be lost to time.
The bargain price is part of the appeal. We all love finding treasure for peanuts.
Leave room for me; those cats need laps!
Back then you could sell silverplated tea services too, probably. I saw a quadruple plate one in my Ill Will last week. It had already been...
From the length, early to mid-30s. The original was a "hidden" clasp most likely, two halves the same color as the beads, with a clearish...
Cherry prystal bakelite almost without a doubt. They look like the ones my grandmother had. I had to restring those too; the original clasp was...
I'd leave them alone too.
She's carrying a rosary if that's any help.
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