It's very familiar. That's annoying! I do think Eastern Europe.
Nice sapphire, that.
I'd be looking for local art potters. It's sponged decoration.
A magic lantern slide, possibly.
Czech/Bohemian. Glass, between the wars. Might be Neiger beads. Very nice find.
It's not going to be much post WW2, with that mark. Although you do get Brit stuff just after without full hallmarks it's unusual. That 18ct/PLAT...
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Aerosmith!
I suspect it might be Scandinavian.
Jacobethan indeed. Might even be a Brit. Redone.
Puts bear paw in air, please! xx
I was thinking perhaps scorpion.
That bug is absolutely worth fixing, the setting is highly unusual and collectible.
I did that with a mobile phone once.
Me too.
it is. Misused terms in glass: Mary Gregory, Bristol Blue, Nailsea and Murano. <sigh>
I've seen fake diamonds before, but they usually are just a raised or impressed shape, without the number and letter details.
Agreed. Shoe clips are longer and flat, I have a fair few. Yes, the spray goes up: the ribbon is tying a bouquet.
That's it!
That's much better, thank you. The swords do resemble claymores, but I'm no expert on them. Might equally be Polish cavalry.
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