If I remember correctly, I have seen similar cases that originally held telescoping cigarette holders. Could be???
In the pic. the rim that holds the x'l is still on. Pry it off.
Definitely smelling salts. The vial would not be separated from its cloth/ cotton cocoon but easily crushed within the cocoon with the contents...
Before you start tearing the watch apart take it to a pocket watch repair shop and have it checked out. He can easily see if it runs and can check...
It is probably steatite but think Bronwin is close enough with serpentine. Also might be called plain talc or pipestone. If any of these, it...
I go for selenite; rolled gold; Victorian with connector added much later.
I would definitely be leery of this ring. The diamonds look mine cut or rough stones and the ring is yellow and white gold or platinum.Yes,...
Very nice. I agree that it is most likely a religious pendant/charm. Probably is a bit of bone purportedly from one of the saints. Might be also a...
I'm guessing that it's 1920's. The works are fairly common but the case is nice and is Art Deco. Wouldn't be surprised if it worked....
What is the mark on the edge below the southwest pearl in the 1st. pic.?
Great eye Marie. Heart pin = Mizpah pin about 1880+-; Next:Silver pin with low grade multi-colored gold flowers, again about 1880+-: Next: Black...
The lamp itself appears to be brass with the holder being wrought iron. My guess is that the brass lamp portion was originally part of a pull down...
Welcome. My guess is that it's late 1800's and probably coin silver. The decoration may be slightly rough but a lot of effort went into it. It...
What"s the printing on ribs 3,4,5,&6 from the right? Or maybe it's a picture? Or are those ribs replacements?
I thought a "ferner" was one who shoed horses.
Yes, these are the ones I love. They occur in the desert areas of SW US and Northern Mexico. I used to go rockhounding for them in the Mojave...
My favorite agate is Fire agate. For general information the hardstone cameos, many of which are agate were cut parallel to the band and then...
It was cut from a single stone: banded agate cut parallel to the bands. The one shown in Houseful's photo was cut across the bands. It was...
Great piece. I see some bow tie joiners to hold the wood together. Oak? Walnut? I see dowels which may be holding the fancy work on the front. I...
Great. Seventeen jewels with 2 adjustments and temp. adj. makes it a pretty nice movement which goes with the platinum. I'm 99% sure that those...
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