Hi, Because green and yellow wax beans are cut into Juliana (sp) strips. greg
Hi, The fired gold on ceramic pieces are real gold. The silver color which does not tarnish is Platinum. If real silver they would tarnish over...
Hi, I thought genuine Meissen sword marks had a dot separate from the end of the handle? greg
Hi, Me thinks that label was a buyer's number. greg
Hi, Just wanted to say that I used to have two six foot Satsuma vases with no markings at all. I have forgotten what my Asian friend/mentor said...
Hi, Looks Japanese to me. greg
Hi, Just to add it is either moriage or not. Raised dots of enamel is Just that. If it had areas of raised items such as dragons or such you...
Hi, I still use wire hangers for items to be hung. The important thing is to be sure that you have NO TENSION holding to the plate. I have a few...
Hi Charlie, There was guy last year that bought a Rhinestone necklace for his daughter to wear as a Princess at Halloween. Turns out to be a 125...
Hi, Welcome to the board. It's about time we get more people from NJ here. greg
Hi James, That story about your Mom brought back a lot of memories. I remember when I was living in South Jersey in the 1960s. There was a...
Hi, I loved living in Brooklyn. Every day I would come home get off the subway and shop for dinner. Went to the bread store, then the butcher...
Hi, My thoughts are a wonderful green vase. Me thinks someone with not much talent has "tarted" the vase. It would have been better without the...
Hi, You test the bottom to see if it alabaster. Put a tiny scratch on the bottom put a drop of white vinegar on it. If it fizzes it is marble if...
Hi, I only thing I remember about Grove City is that it was a small college town on Lake Erie. I had my first trip there in 1952. greg
Hi, Only had one collection that I seriously regret selling. When I was moving from my brownstone in Brooklyn to the tiny Co-Op. I had 37...
Hi, You put the piece in a plastic bag and hook the outflow to the outside of a window. I have three cats and as long as the piece is sealed...
Hi, You can paste wax the interior which should help. As a last resort you could varnish the interior. The best is rent or buy an ozone machine....
Hi, The simple is the best. The white school is the one I use. greg
Hi, Elmers glue is a white glue usually used by children. It is very mild when mixed with cornstarch to thicken and make it more like a putty....
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