Uranium?
There's chunks of Britain like that - the Black Country was so named for the belching chimneys, but is now rather green. So too are the old...
It's St Paul's Cathedral at the height of the London Blitz. Firemen had instructions to save her - I don't know why we think of the cathedral as...
Agreed. Relatively modern rollover clasp and hinges. If it were gold, I'd expect marks and I'd also expect a safety chain, too.
There's certainly 1920s British glass with that density. I'll dig out my Hajdamach books and see if there's any clues.
I do that all the time. ;)
From the base and fitments , I think your white milk glass one is no earlier than the 1920s and possibly later than that. The clear one looks...
Pah. This is a church. The best image ever of any church ever taken. Anywhere. [IMG]
Sounds about right. I do like them.
I think late 80s to early 90s. I also DEEPLY covet them.
Me too!
You're very welcome, as ever. :)
Modern Indonesian silver, might be citrine, might be glass. That's a VERY common design. And a pretty one.
I've seen those catches in Turkey and Egypt.
Might be moonstone, but I suspect glass.
Maas also works for Bakelite testing, which is handy.
Oh, agreed. They're usually helpful, and it can't hurt at all.
Silver Foam is good, so is Maas. Can you guys get Silvo wadding? Used to be called Duraglit. Good stuff and non abrasive.
Hmph. Some of my wardrobe is antique. ;)
I hate to say this, but I think yours is a good copy. It looks too sharp and crisp and new to me.
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