Over here, it might well have had leather. Probably mahogany underneath. See if you can scrounge up a leather chair that's being junked. Some worn...
Heh. ;) You need to have seen as many of them as I have!
Oh, I know it's not costume, but the style is reminiscent of those I cited.
It looks typical to me of a 20s ish airbrushed jug, with what I suspect is printed transfer flowers - see how it's rubbed?
It's Guernsey Glass, those are the three lions.
Antler horn handles. Silver, they have value, if plated, not, sadly.
Lapis. Probably Persian. Can I come round your house with a big bag please?
It probably says ITALY. Yup, 50s or 60s mosaic brooch. I'm very fond of them.
@Any Jewelry - the setting style is very like some between the wars costume stuff from Bohemia. Post WW2 it got copied in West Germany.
I'm not convinced that's hand painted.
I don't think it's Juliana. That back looks more Beaujewels.
Very close indeed. I wish I could see that mark better. The font is the giveaway to dating.
Sunshine Cloths are brilliant. Way better than liquid for intricate pieces. I use Goddards on plain pieces and ocasionally resort to Duraglit or...
The cab looks carnelian.
Me either.
You're very welcome. They're lovely beads.
Very like a boar.
Much earlier. It's an underplate for a sauce or gravy boat, and probably late 19th.
That transfer pattern is almost done to emulate spongeware. I think the little vase may be French. Nice colour.
I've just noticed that bit of string on it. Arg!
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