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Yeah, too early. The key date there is 1958. You have a guess about the surname? Debora
So it could have come out of UC Davis? 1956 a bit early though. Debora
First name Victor. In what part of the world did you find it? Debora
It seems the Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing forum is used for buttons. You'll want to create three threads so it's easier for members to review...
With some exceptions... It's always best to sell on the venue with the widest reach. That would be eBay. If you create a thread for each of...
Could have been homemade, I supposed. But quite a sophisticated (and humorous) gift. Debora
Would have had a patent. You might do a word search on the US Government web site. Debora
That's fascinating. Can find nothing like it. Hope Marjorie had a sense of humor. Debora
Don't know what is meant specifically by "old spellings" but no reason that the newspaper The London Chronicle, the publisher B. Crosby and Co....
Unbelievable. https://www.antiquemetalware.org.uk/2016/12/07/mechanical-hand/ Debora [ATTACH]
You must tell us where you found this -- if you don't mind sharing. Debora
Wow! And just as impressed with the response as I am with the fact that there's an "antique metal ware society that deal with antique mortars."...
Agree not a kilt pin. They're typically long, narrow and flat. As identified above. Debora [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Meant to show above that signature appears to be correct. Work in the British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG225381...
I've taken the liberty of reposting your photographs as Full Image instead of Thumbnail so they're easier for everyone to see. You'll want to...
Big improvement with polish and neutral background. Debora
It certainly doesn't appear to have the same finesse as this one. Debora [ATTACH]
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You know... @komokwa seems a bit wishy-washy. You might want to get a second opinion. Debora
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