Marie, it's not marked. Surprising as ever, given it's so well made. I've just had a squint at the stone in the ring and it's actually...
Isn't it just, and one of my favourite native plants too.
I did wonder about glass, it's the fact that it's in 950 silver which is odd. It's too translucent to be howlite. I need to get a side shot. No...
I can't make the letters out, I shall have to grab a neighbour! I like the fact they've left it raw inside. It fits my middle finger nicely.
The botanist in me loves that the brooch is dicentra spectabilis. I've a few of these wee brass rings. They're generally late 19th/early 20th,...
Whaddya think, moonstone? It's too blue. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It looks sort of Arabic, but makes no sense! Nice bit of turquoise. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Late 19th Bohemian, Possibly Welz.
That 9 ct and silver mark was widely used here between the wars.
Looks fine to me, as Bronwen says, designed for comfort.
A plug, but the exterior of it would go over the top of the bottle if that makes sense. These often had ribbon and wax seals as well.
I'm thirding Chinese. The millefiore isn't fine enough.
I'm unconvinced it's British.
Those roses are very typical of German decors.
I'd have said made in Empoli.
They're glorious perfect little things and not leaving this house. There's something about tiny works of art which is irresistible.
The glaze is stunning. They're perfect, too.
Don't think I posted these. Christopher Dresser for Minton miniatures. Charity shop, three whole quid. I adore them. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Might be coral. I'd try a smear of cerium oxide paste or Barkeepers Friend on my finger on it.
That's sixties Rosenthal and lovely. We had an au pair from Rosenheim then. Her mama worked for Rosenthal and sent us many things, which I still own.
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