I truly never believed history was so addictive until I started to research the bits and pieces I have inherited ;)
Thanks @kyratango. I don't mind a swat from time to time :happy: just imagine what we would see :watching:
A really lovely piece. Welcome :watching:
Thanks @Marie Forjan. I have loads of boxes to get through but I am very much enjoying learning so much about the bits and pieces as I unpack...
I have just come across this image (with all names on a separate sheet of paper) of my ancestors on my Grandmothers side. I think this is really...
@Figtree3 I have done further research and I believe the images below (apart from the one of two pics) are daguerreorypes. They are positive...
Thank you everyone. @Figtree3 I will provide you with my expert opinion when I get home from work this evening :joyful::joyful::joyful: Have a...
Thanks!!!! :happy:
I would have loved to be a fly on the wall back in those days :D
How do you clean pearls? I'm always concerned about damaging them :watching:
Oh and @Ownedbybear thanks for the cleaning tip. My sunshine cloths have now arrived :smuggrin: I'll try the white vinegar first.
@Any Jewelry I love these fishermen's earrings. I have never seen anything like this before. :)
@Figtree3 I found some more. Some have cases and some don't. The ones that don't have cases have a little circular hook for hanging. I have added...
Thanks everyone :rolleyes: My grandparents lived in South America so very possibly Columbian. I'll clean it up and see if there are any other...
How intetesting. Thank you. I can't help but wonder how my GGU came by this but I do actually think it had something to do with his interest in...
Thanks Debora Any thoughts on the earring?
Oh yes, perhaps because of his interest in photography. I was wrong to think he was an amateur photographer. Going through some more bits and...
Thank you Brian and thank you for your comments. Sadly I don't know the answers to your questions. I have only recently inherited all of this and...
Oh how lovely. Very special
Hi everyone :happy: Can someone please help me identify the stamp on this piece. I found it amongst my Grandmother's costume jewellery. It's a...
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