Honestly I think the umbrella is my favorite! Its so interesting, the brass is such a nice contrast to the stone.
Interesting! That's certainly one way to upcycle :hilarious:
My what a beautiful collection you have! Some stunning ones in there. Yes my initial research seemed to suggest the different marks were...
Thanks very much for all the info! I'm making several mental notes haha. My mom isn't interested in selling but its nice to know the ballpark if...
I suppose I'm thinking in terms of a 'knock off' of a fancier piece, which would generally be targeted to a wider audience and therefore not be as...
Dancing Cranes brooch 7.5cm long, no marks. I originally purchased this without much hope of a score, but was curious to learn if the clasp had...
I put my research skills to the test this weekend after finding six vintage costume brooches at the local vide grenier. Rather than asking a bunch...
Okay cool so it is a napkin ring! Thank you all. Interesting to note it is a little larger than normal @daveydempsey for the time. I'd love to...
Good evening! I picked this up at today's brocante. Its marked for Orfevrerie Ercuis, a French silversmith started in 1867 and still going on...
Aw thats a shame, but to be expected I suppose! My grandparents lived in San Diego for many years so it could well be Mexican, but it could easily...
I just read about Luberon in a book of mine I think, lovely place. A movie with Provence and Russel Crowe? What's not to love! :smuggrin: I'll...
Oh you'll have a lovely time then! You must keep us updated :cat: Theres some beautiful areas north of Avignon that should have some wacky and...
Whereabouts are you going in France Bosko? If you're going the brocante/vide grenier route the pros in my area are interesting but unless you're...
Fair. I've not figured out how to email the photos to myself on my phone so it was going to be a lot of fiddling. No disrespect meant :D
I usually do try to get as many pics as possible, I had only my phone at the time and I guess I was feeling a little lazy :hilarious::hilarious:...
Understood! Here's some photos of mine then :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Good morning jewelies! My mother handed me this brooch to research, it was my grandmother's in the US. We don't know when she got it but she...
I have nothing to contribute as I'm very much a newbie, but I'm thoroughly enjoying the discussion! Lots to learn :D
The size, navy/gold combo, and scene made me think Limoges, but the mark doesn't come up in the list. Similar marks to yours came up for Sevres,...
I've been watching this with great interest, congratulations on the auction! I didn't know Haviland was partnered/in connection with Limoges...
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