Coke is lethal stuff. My kids are 9 & 12 and have never had it!. It’s one of the few things I’ve said no to. It does take the tarnish off pennies...
I’ve got (I think) 4 with this clasp. The beads are such beautiful quality. I suspect I have a LR brooch too. Once I find it I’ll post it for...
I’ve got a bead that looks like it’s made of very similar material with Chinese symbols on it. I’ll see if I can find it……….
I love the John Innes ones!
That is a great search term!. Very helpful, Thankyou :-)
Thankyou :-)
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Thankyou! I found them in our weekly antiques fair in Cirencester which is stepping up to see me through the winter before the car boots start...
Any idea on age anyone please?
Not really my thing but at £2 I wasn’t going to look a gift horse. This looks a bit 70s to me but WDIK. Is it possible to learn anything from this...
I agree. Similar but different patterns. I can see that now, that looks to be exactly what has happened.
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Under a loupe I’d be inclined to say hand engraved ( chased? Is that the right word?) The work on the brooch is very detailed and intricate, the...
Just wondering if the dark areas of this style of jewellery are deliberately tarnished to enhance the pattern? Does this style have a name? And...
[ATTACH] This helps with the makers mark and the Assay office. The photo of the hallmark they were trying to ID was so fuzzy it wasn’t worth...
This is fascinating! Thanks for posting @kraftblue and SIS for the explanation :-)
I was going to suggest lashing hooks until I saw the size, 1/2”? That’s tiny unless I’ve misunderstood?
That too! I had some great rude ignorant rhino of a horse firmly plant his over sized hoof on my big toe about a month ago. It’s gone black. I...
:hilarious: Unusual isn’t it. I like quirky things :-)
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