This is driving me nuts. I recognize this mark and have identified it before but I’m drawing a complete blank. A quick search of world hallmarks...
I am familiar with the normal day/date setting notch position on a pull out crown. Time setting is just the standard practice of pulling the...
Not sure I follow. When the crown is depressed and released, the date advances. There isn’t an opposite direction. it’s puzzling, but fun to...
The winder does not have 2 positions. I did discover that pushing the crown in advances the date but have yet to figure out that day feature....
Pics didnt seem to work in the first post -edit, and now they’re sideways
Hello, I picked up this vintage Baylor auto yesterday in a box of watches and jewelry at auction. Info on Baylor is tough to come by. I found out...
Seems like a consensus thanks
Thanks for making the photo bigger
Sorry, not sure why the photo of the signature is sideways
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Found this brooch in an auction box lot, kinda has a cool look. Trying to decipher the signature
Well, the possibility of components being brass has me very concerned. I am not well versed in gilt bronze, and I researched the names presented...
I’m confused about your post that the museum probably discovered the Napoleon claim was bogus. The Bronzier signed on the clock dial was...
The only signatures I found are on the porcelain dial
meant to quote in my post above
Well, that certainly has me concerned
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello all, I picked this up over the weekend and thought I’d share. 12” tall...
Solved. It is Platinum of Middle Eastern origin, possibly Iran. It now has a new temporary owner
Good times ‘round the campfire
Sigh.....Well my apologies, not intending to be condescending. Your guess is based on your experience and I respect that, but it’s still an...
What rules out silver is the weight of the piece. If you could hold it, you would eliminated silver immediately. It’s not the makers mark that...
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