I do think that these are Victorian. There was period there when experimentation in different types of cuff links was varied. I think these date...
Both good answers but I was going for "turkey baster).
I agree with Hollyblue and Scouthouse. Look at the difference in the two links and they differ appreciably even though they may have been cut from...
Owned and operated an antique store specializing in antique jewelry for 25 years. Still maintains a booth in an antique mall.
The 750 mark means 750 parts gold per 1000 parts or 75% gold or 18 karat gold. Pretty definite that the brooch, earrings, and ring are shell...
I'm wondering about the backboard. You did not include any pics of the top of the backboard. It has the several elements of a standard hall tree...
I think that Kyratango has it nailed. Also the blue/green oxidation on the underside of the ring looks very much like silver oxidation. Nice.
Thanks, will do. Gus
May just contact her later but for right now I'm having too much fun and learning quite a bit. Quite often it boils down to asking the right...
Great. Would appreciate it.
I'm in Wenatchee, Wa. (Going to have to fill in my profile) This forum is turning out to be more informative and interesting than anticipated.
Yes. Of course you have my permission. I'm just as curious about this as you are! Please post any comments you receive back. I appreciate your...
Please read my replies to several other members. Every time I attempt to answer questions in this forum I discover new twists about the photos...
#4 & #5: Pic in the frame (left) you are seeing the back of the sheet that is next to the glass. Pic that is loose we are seeing the front of the...
When I purchased the two photos I was mainly interested in the frames but also noted the clarity of the pics. The old nails holding the pictures...
Upon further investigation the Old Bets is a cut out of extremely thin paper affixed to a cardboard backing. It is well glued (?) with all...
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Answer to Question #1: Yes. Different colors are emphasized on each sheet. Question #2: Yes, there is a cover glass and no, there is no image on...
To begin my story I purchased 2 antique photos in nice antique frames at an estate sale. They portrayed a dour looking man and a woman, husband...
Hi, I'm new to this forum but not new to antiquing. I've been an antique dealer now for about 30+ years and I've decided that one can be quite...
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