@Elen Beattie Thanks Elen, LOL... I don't know about glamorous. Grandma was "proper" but not very fancy. I don't think she ever wore makeup or...
Oh what a lot of goodies for a fiver! I think they are indeed all period pieces! Time frames from others appear to be appropriate! I'll comment...
@pearlsnblume OH that is just wretched! No, I'd be like you and go to her sales - but not hire her. She's doing a big disservice to her clients...
@Born2it It sounds like you have a plan anyway! So that's good! Yes, of course, posting photos for us to "help" with - is always a good plan! It...
Our local Michigan auction companies (to my knowledge) all sell on the estate site rather than box it up and take it somewhere. Perhaps there are...
@pearlsnblume - yes that leaves a bitter taste in your mouth doesn't it? That is interesting re: not putting prices on things. Everything is...
@pearlsnblume You bring up some great points! Yes, that is so true! If people "don't" know what they are doing - sometimes they pitch great stuff!...
@Figtree3 Thank you! That is sweet! I hope our story can encourage others to do the same! Your friend sounds like they worked it out also! Kudo's...
Yes, circa 1900 is probably accurate! The fabric is wonderful! It looks like wool and brown velvet! Sweet! The waist measurement at 12" across...
I think they are jet also. And I agree that I think it was a dress adornment - tacked down and removed for cleaning or when the item was worn out....
Glad to help! Like I said; not all those things may apply to your circumstance - but some may be applicable.... and certainly may be things you...
Although no longer in the business... I did sales for years. Although you did touch on some "high points".... Ideally, you should find someone...
Yes, Jacobean are harder to find. I live in the states and in fact have only "found" one (it was in a private collection; that I was called to...
Hi Charlie, I totally agree... crewel work! It did hit a peak during the 70's when kits were offered with supplies and pre stamped canvasses. Of...
No, I don't think it is on continual display. I believe that an appointment needs to be made to view their collection. Not certain, as I've not...
@bluumz Also, I just noticed in the second photo of the 3rd item...where I was talking about the possible mend. I am pretty sure that it IS indeed...
@KSW - Sincerely, thank you! I truly am glad to share what I know. Mind you there ARE others who know a lot more about lace than I do; but ... I...
@bluumz OH, photos are MUCH better! Thank you! Yes, most definitely... BOTH are hand done bobbin and Chantilly. That bottom one is just luscious!...
OH! Wow! Great photos! Yes, aren't those exquisite! I thought they would separate! Lovely!!! You are quite welcome! I'm happy to share my...
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