Hm. Mid 19th or maybe earlier. For some reason, my head thinks Scottish: it's that marbled effect. There's a name for it. I've forgotten what. Bother.
I can guess the kind of figure it would sell for here, but that's probably not much help.
You're welcome. Pretty set!
Most welcome.
Cotton wool balls on one's dressing table!
I defer to Cheryl on that. ;)
Shangas, that's something that is all too often forgotten. As af's post demonstrates, historical context is all.
You have AB so 1950s at the very earliest - I think 60s. AB crystals on filgree brass backs, faux pearls and frosted glass. I've entirely...
If they're heavily plated, you'd need to file well into them to check. I'd ask a local scrapper if they're solid.
With regard to questions 5 and 6 - because others have answered on 1 to 4 - are you looking to sell or keep? I suspect it's silver.
Hey, 14K is good! ;)
Two different years? To fool the unaware into thinking they're the real thing. ;)
It's a wannabee half sov, I reckon. A half sov weighs 3.99 grammes. That 1911 one is either VERY rubbed or missing a lot of detail. Have a...
I think the wood is a lot newer than the brass.
It isn't for absinthe. Try Holmegaard. Some also made here when they're older. I nearly bought one of these with a nice silver rim the other...
Yup. Decent amateur 1920s hobby water colour painter. That Tudorbethan thing was big then: it's how many houses were built. Google on Metroland....
It looks Victorian, but don't quote me.
I sold our old amplifier to a bloke for a fair bit. He just wanted the buttons. (!)
I'm with late 19th C. I'd have bought them: split into three sets of six and you've a decent sale.
Hm. Or for cupping? That didn't use needles. I wondered if it were for drawing up some kind of paste or whatever and moulding it, but it doesn't...
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