Similar were also made by Webb, here and by Holmegaard.
Cheryl has the right of it. Until steam presses became far more prevalent, hand wrought was the thing, so yes, this is made with by paw. Nice...
Staple repairs do indeed mean someone placed high value on an item. They were also used on glass - I've a HUGE cut lead crystal urn which someone...
Sorry, missed the notification! Yes, about 1891 to early 20th is the right range. I can't find the book I want, but I've seen that asterisk style...
Hm. Base isn't English, it looks more Austrian or German to me.
the font dates the mark as well. I do believe that the asterisk is a date, but I need to find my book.
I suspect that might have been on a rosary once.
Agree, and far too fancy.
Dear heaven. Anyhoo, you need to know if it works.
Looks typically 1920s or 30s to me. Not much value I'm afraid.
I'd list that one on its own as well, in that case.
Yup - and here's its twin:...
Make sure you say signed Ruskin. I'd still list that one separately.
My fave!
Screams late 70s to me.
They're all late 19th. The oval one is Ruskin, ought to sell on its own. Square one has art glass made to look like turquoise.
I have a lovely necklace with those beads. If I can find it, I'll post a photo. I'm inclined to Venice as the origin. Agree on 1930s.
I agree on 1950s. Typical of the period.
That orange and white one is Japanese.
Nope, it's Whitefriars.
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