How cold are the black stones? If they're not that cold, then yes, possibly onyx. Jade is a possibility, thinking about it.
The market has been there since Dieu ete un bebe. I suspect this is a retailer's label.
Maker's mark, dunno which. I suspect only the clasp is gold. Carnelian, rose quartz, quartz, haemetite. 60s or 70s.
It's 925 silver with a gold wash.
Looks fine to me. Very nice. You need to get the metals tested, but I'd think 30s or so.
Yup, that's the one. I know Portsmouth quite well. :)
If I saw that here, with a marble top, I'd call it a wash stand.
It's still Portsmouth, honey, don't worry! Almost next door I think.
That doesn't add up, though. The cup commemorates a race in 1930. I've a feeling W for 1 has something to do with the closing betting odds. Ah....
I'd grab them for the history and education, especially as they may help you find more. I'd also haggle hard. ;) There's more value in teapots.
Me too. Nicely enough done.
Go get them! ;)
That isn't scavo, it's irridescence, usually caused by immersion or burial, but can also obviously be reproduced. Scavo is a rougher finish, and...
Modern Asian from the base. Nice lump.
af, I do indeed know that feeling. The tickly nag at the back of the skull that says a thing that isn't in your normal purlieu might be Something. ;)
Your enamelled glass vase and jug are probably Bohemian, late 19th/early 20th C. The perfume bottle is delightful: blue milk glass, ormolu mount,...
POssibly Empoli.
af, if it's mid 19th, I'd have thought a higher carat.
Earlier than 1840, I'd say. Late 18th into very early 19th. I think English, rather than Chinese, the glaze looks it. Nice, too.
Ah, gotcha. ;)
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