I think you should dump the dome for your sale pics as already suggested and just heavily wrap it in bubble which will protect the feathers. It...
I have vintage Chinese turquoise that’s green and gorgeous on preCommunist pieces that are stamped “China”.
I’m really curious as in my NY days (70s and 80s) they reproduced actual pieces but that appears to no longer be true.
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In the US those are frequently called “milk” opals.
I’m personally not feelin’ the love on that stone’s matrix and agree that I question that it’s silver. If it isn’t then I definitely don’t think...
I think all their repros are very well made and they do some in gold and sterling that are very pricey. I always look when I’m there but I’ve...
BTW I am totally clueless how that necklace could be described as Egyptian Revival...
IMO the bracelet is definitely from the Met and to the best of my knowledge they only reproduce pieces in the collection and describe those items...
MMA is The Met-Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Modern is MoMA-Museum of Modern Art. Pretty sure the Met will identify with an emailed pic. Good...
I actually think it’s commercially made for export. Probably China but definitely attractive.
Agree vintage. I’d guess 80s off that tag. Today Italy pretty much owns the silk scarf market with a few exceptions. It’s a beuty and a great size!
Do you think Mexican?
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Agree-Chimayo IMO and has age. Wait for others but I’d guess mid century.
Please take it to someone and get it tested. Looking at the back I’m now questioning my original opinion. As others said it’s nice either way but...
I can’t imagine that it isn’t sterling and Navajo chip work. Started in the 60s with the Singer family. Tommy developed the technique but all the...
Gwen Pina is known for that variegated stripe work. I love this!
Brilliantly stated as always AJ. I agree that it’s one of the worst written US laws around and makes NA collecting on the internet a pain in the...
Stay safe too. BTW my intention is never to be harsh which IMO has a negative vibe but for sure I’m blunt when there is a definitive answer to a...
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