It’s an absolutely typical Brown Betty teapot. Made by dozens of factories. I suspect this one is post war.
It’s a rigaree frill and they’re probably schnapps.
Glasses are absolutely bohemian. Vase might be Brockwitz or Walther. I’ll have a think.
It doesn’t look indian in style, but don’t forget Indian goldsmiths make for the uae market. I’ve got pieces bought there. Although I’d have...
Totally agree. I had Himself’s gold signet resized and my Pa’s silver one basically rebuilt. In both cases I used local Indian heritage jewellers....
Yup, it’s sheer laziness on their part, too.
Peggy is spot on. These had sterling thimbles, scissors and other accessories.
It has two careful cuts, done to avoid the hallmark. That's what a decent jeweller does. Using a half ring with an existing hallmark to replace...
If it had been reshanked, that would be an illegal hallmark. So very unlikely. Persian turquoise anyhow, and don’t worry about cartouche shapes!
Looks burr walnut to me. What a pretty thing.
Aha, another Reuse Shop fan. They’re brilliant.
Oh my god. The 1990s really is SEVERAL DECADES. Arg.
Phew. ;)
DO NOT REPLACE THOSE STONES OR I WILL BE VERY CROSS! Honestly, leave it be, you’ll destroy it.
Georgian and later paste was almost always silver set for at least the mounts, it shows it off far better. That’s even if the rest of the thing...
Agreed and it looks black dot.
I’m inclined to shaving brush.
I’ve seen dug and mudlarked sherds that were astonishingly pristine. Mud protects.
That can be an indication of age, Georgian glass tends to grey.
I’m not sure a Scandinavian piece would say hand made.
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