Picked this up today. Back plate with hinge is about 2 1/2" high. Cast figural front resembles angel with flowers on stems at her hands,...
Interesting topic and marvelous brooch! Did you notice the Museum stated: modern back, mounted as a brooch. So, I don't think one can ascertain...
The joinery where the legs meet the top surface are a little different on yours and yours does have the slanting top level. Isn't DE's level to...
@komokwa -- did that already. Twice. Seems it's just the way it's gonna be. Thanks!
Thanks, ladies! The updates were easy to read and stay up-to-date with. Now, I forget to read them till about a week has gone by. It's a chore....
Those prices are insane! You could do far better going to a vintage or antique shop, never mind a car boot or yard sale! Unbelievable! On a...
Could even be contemporary. One of my favorite off-price retailers in the US sells jewelry of this style currently.
Rivet counter expert? Sounds like someone with a serious case of too much time on their hands! But I'm glad to have learned about the beads!
Love both of those pieces @Any Jewelry ! So, is the use of cut-out scenes typical in traditional Bolivian jewelry? And you say it's not...
I appreciate all the responses! Since @Any Jewelry has a piece from Bolivia with similar design and provided the useful images I will consider...
Good to know! Maybe that will help me or someone in the forum identify the activities! Do you think the smaller figure is riding a boat? I...
These earrings tested higher than 20K, I'm thinking 21K or 22K. Length is 1 7/16" or 42mm from the top of the wire to the end of the fringe. The...
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