Just a note about lobster clasps- sometimes, but rarely, older clasps do end up being replaced with newer clasps, sometimes people also remove 14k...
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I posted this on the antique discussion board, we are still puzzled. What do you think this metal is? Oxidized brass? The inside of the teapot is...
Wowzer! Are you doing this in 95 degree heat or is it a little cooler over there?
Thanks...I will try to maybe do a rubbing...it being on the inside is hard. I will also try a higher magnification. I think I will post this...
All stunning, but that mesh handbag is out of this world. I hope that's amber, keep us posted. And if it is, I love seeing pics of the flourescence.
You go, Dave! Your hard work pays off.
https://www.wayfair.com/home/pdp/lenox-mahogany-flatware-chest-by-lenox-kbhz2350.html And some of my silverplated jewelry [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Solid ones you metal scrap. There's money to be made on everything, not as much as the sterling, but it adds up.
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Oh yes, they do make bell charm pendants out of the hollow knife handles, too.
Mr. Nate, silverware chests new are crazily expensive, so there's that. Silverplate in our region, especially the forks, is crafted into...
This thread was so cool to read. I'll throw a recent ivory story in for 2 cents. I visited an antique mall where I am friendly with the lady who...
Just wowzer!!!
Cool but a tad eerie inscription. I'd like to read the book. I pick up modern enamel jewelry, too. Pretty set.
Yes, I haven't seen one on the internet with the sections in the back. It is very lightweight and slightly irregularly shaped. The top seems to...
I thought this was horn....I don't think so. Crazing seems to indicate some age to it. Is it what I think it is after a bit of Googling?...
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I would say that's quite a haul for $70. Only 45% of the world's coral reefs remain....I think this type of coral will only increase in value....
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