I happened upon a piece recently for a pittance. It is my first piece. Austrian in origin. I am using a picture of an identical pair I found on...
There are a line of boxes under the name "Harmony Kingdom" that feature items in the bottom of the box when you open it. Sometimes they are...
Absolutely stunning!!!!
Stunning!!!:)
I am out of depth in the cameo subject although I have a few. One in particular I will post and ask for input one day. I am wondering if the...
Well that was an interesting internet journey and I have returned thinking I now need a Shreve, Crump & Low Gurgling Cod Pitcher! Time for me to...
I also have a hard time believing the packaging and all would be faked. They would have had to have made a few for that to have been profitable...
Found this question queried and answered in a Wikipedia section I believe. What is silver solder made out of? Hard solders are used for brazing,...
A little poking about reveals that silver solder has copper in it apparently and if the flux is not removed well verdigris will form.
I can't really help but my assumption regarding the verdigris would be that it is coming from the solder material used to join the handle pieces...
Offer him yours for $500 Chris! He should jump on that!:p
India origin. 70's-80's time frame. I have seen a lot of similar boxes being sold the same places as incense, etc years ago.
My feeling is much more recent then the 70's. 2000 or so IMHO. I haven't seen that exact figure that I recollect but these kind of painted to look...
Beautiful item and I have learned a new word! I do suspect those a garnets IMHO.
Welcome Otto! Look forward to seeing your yard sale finds! :)
We use "jewelers rouge" on silver pocket watch cases when polishing and it seems to prevent the tarnish from returning nicely. We often get...
And yes, shipping cost would be high!
I had a terrible experience with a well packed item years ago coming from England and no amount of packing expertise could have saved it. It...
The thought of shipping it across the pond would be more then my heart could take! Lovely clock though and I wish you top dollar!!!!
A picture of the bottom would be a big help!
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