Welcome. Paperweight lover here.
That first picture is Frederik the Great, isn't it? From the Netherlands. I have always been a fan and recognized him right away.
Interesting. I love how they surround their face with gold rather than a pendant, earrings or other similar standard styles. And the difference...
I thought it was a documentary. :happy: Until I reread your post. I'll see if I can track down the book. But what I wanted to say was what...
Did you check the stone to see if it is amber? Do you have a black light, if so you can see if it fluoresces in the dark under black light. If...
Lucille, Those pieces were everywhere for a while. I see them occasionally in thrifts nowadays but yours are artfully framed. Perhaps a little...
Thanks for the better photos. @kyratango is right this is the forbidden stitch. The forbidden stitch is certainly an indicator of an older piece....
I happened to get there earlier than others but just 25 minutes before opening. I cut my treadmill early. I got it for $50. You were right...
Sorry. The stiches are too even for hand done. Doily or mat may be a good name. Like here - unframed. Chinese Silk Embroidery Doily Vintage...
Hintha birds. New word. Love it.
Excellent insights. I have to go feel my weights up.
Thank you responding. It's always hard to know what to buy, when you are getting things second hand.
Thank you very much for looking. I really appreciate it.
I was looking for more input on these, and I appreciate your comments. I love Asian pieces, but my house is getting too full, so I have to be...
I hid them from you.:bag::bag::bag:
Welcome Goldfinch. I have two pieces that I asked for comments on. Perhaps you can help? Antique Burmese Opium Weights - Questions | Antiques...
I keep forgetting this bit about the millefiori beads :eggface::eggface::eggface:. Most of the Chinese glass that I look at is art glass. It is...
The clasp history is very helpful. I usually avoid pieces with this clasp, as they are always modern. In this case, I tried to resist a couple...
Thank you. Tha explains the lack of a mark for something that looks like silver to me. I appreciate you identifying the stone. When I looked it...
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