The OP said to ignore the kintsuge, they dropped it.
I don’t think it’s IOOF either. It’s making me nuts, because I think I might have seen an ad for a scaled down replica of a grand seal wax stamp...
Beautiful!
Welcome! I used to collect books myself- in fact, I had a quote on my wall for ages: “If I have a little money, I buy books. If there’s anything...
Welcome Sparrow King! I’ve never seen Delft with an Asian looking makers mark either -LOL- but I’m definitely not knowledgeable enough to help....
I would have wanted to take him home too.
All I know is that it’s a nice basket.
I think it will look great in a lighted curio cabinet. Besides, if someone doesn’t keep the pretty stuff despite it not being terribly valuable,...
Thanks for the information! I’m so grateful for the time folks take to educate those of us who sorely need it.
Thank you! I thought that might be the case when I saw the higher definition pictures, but there’s so much I don’t know.
I’m pretty much positive it wasn’t a necklace, but am too ignorant to know how to tell what the beads are made of, and I know you know more about...
I just made a very undignified squee type noise. I don’t know anything except that I’m pretty darn sure it’s out of my price range… and that it is...
@Bronwen and @Any Jewelry - any ideas about this piece?
Also, I don’t know if it would just stay in place by itself, but a few stitches in strategic places, or a nice pin would do it.
Oh, double wow. I am not an expert but I’m definitely thinking this could be jet rather than black glass. Yes, the pictures are better! It was...
Also, your Grandma did good work, and had a good eye. I never made any fancy quilts. The amount of time it would take to find and choose the right...
I can say from experience that unless the maker is someone doing it professionally, or in an exceptional quantity, the odds of all the fabric...
I’m glad he’s found a good home!
I’m a newbie, so long time members please correct me if I’m wrong!
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