Nice trove of Hollywood/Italiano Regency,and KUDOS amigo for refraining from buying bad Art ! You're becoming a Good Art Human Metal Detector-and...
He's a cutie-they still of course make them (Saint Mark). His face is a bit humanized,and even though he's prob 20's-80's,He's still got that...
I was just reading about the armed French gangs in Paris in the late 19th & early 20th Century.While not a Military Unit at all,this is the only...
As a group You all do know everything-like an Oxford/Harvard Jewelry 'Think Tank'. You all seem to have been into jewelry most of your lives,and...
I know most of You have studied Jewelry for years,but is there a Site-'Jewelry For Dummies', that talk abt all these tricks-pearls to the teeth,...
Here are Pics of the little guy I just shot (i exaggerated the detail on the 'made in Italy' stamp for clarity. 4 3/4" high by 5" long,solid...
Maybe one of Degas models posed on it-se brosser les cheveux dans la salle de bain,oui ? :pompous:
Once you don't you've read him you don't forget.
Good idea-Don't want to force something that lovely.
These 'Job Lots' are quite intriguing & seem a fun way to dunk one's toe into the jewelry game.I've seen some here plucked off Ebay that are quite...
Good pick JM-The folk art actual shop used signs are hot on Ebay.I'd put it up for auction w/ a good reserve-doesn't have to be 19th Century when...
It's still a deliciously sculpted bird & a very sane gamble-just don't eat the damn thing (bout the size of a game hen ?). PS- @silvermakersmarks...
Antiquelouver-3,000 shoes,how did You keep your focus sharp ? Amazing dedication,very good luck Ant !
Deep research fun comin' up ! Sometimes after an item's fully understood it becomes a bit less fascinating,but the hunt-always a joy.
Whit-Thanks so much amigo.So do You think these were made between 1849-1911,or is 'Made by Joeki' a standard & undated mark ?
Brad-That's hilarious.We've truly had a 'Tech Apocalypse',our descendants are our finding ancient artifacts-but we're alive to see it.
Thanks for the tip O'Bear-export for sure & too late I think to be 'Grand Tour'.
Good find 2Many-could very well be.I've got to find a Jokei Expert (shd be a few after 400 yrs !). Will research & email Pics to Japan.
I won't even have Garage Sales at my house-all it takes is one 'Tweaker'. I might sell at a large Flea Market,mostly You'll get cheapskates like...
To quote Roaring-'here ya go' (after a 5 min search)-These are all Ladies Vintage Gold w Diamonds asking prices: Gold 10-18K &...
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