Muchas gracias! :) I've not had a UV on it yet, I'll let you know what transpires. Dead pleased with it.
Obliged. ;)
Hey @Any Jewelry - go have a look at my "faturan" necklace on Finds, if you've a moment, please? Ta!
Not a sideboard, strictly speaking, it's for laying out food as Mansons rightly says. English oak, 1870s ish to 1920s even. I suspect it came from...
I suppose if you drink gnat's piss tea, you might use gnat sized teaspoons.
I was quite pleased.;) The Dior is, I think, one of the 80s pieces. Found its twin on Etsy for a stupid price, but that's Etsy. The dangles are...
@evelyb30 - the chap I bought the scarf from had designed them, and then had them made up from good Chinese silk. They are indeed based on Analog...
I'd think the date is fine. I'm dubious it's Aynsley though.
And a splendid silk wrap if you're a fan of Golden Age SF. I am. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
And.... sixty cents for the Dior. The lapis was more, has full hallmarks, too. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I proved again today that I lack any willpower. About five dollars. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
We calls them bands or ferrules here.
Possibly an Italian 1960s souvenir.
I don't think it matters with decent costume, to be honest. (I had that very conversation with someone sellin at a car boot today!) It's design...
Yup, Mirella, they made dressing table items as well. That, people, is a muffin or crumpet dish. Or at least, it would be in a dolls house....
My money is on it missing a glass insert or a mirror.
I love those evening bags. The beaded ones were probably made in Hong Kong: they did fabulous quality ones.
Agreed: Givenchy is gold tone.
I'm seriously going to stalk you.
Marquetry. More specifically, looks like Sorrento Ware.
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