Mirabile dictu, DHL did actually make good on its projection of getting the cameo pendant I bought in a London auction to me by the end of the day...
I'm always trying to learn about home testing with acid in case I ever get up the nerve to do it. Over the years I have seen sellers claim that...
Think the clasp puts her solidly into the 20s. I don't see anything that says she's not in silver, but could be 800 if mount was made in Italy.
Keystonwear, not ware.
I've had the superficial graining come off on a faux 'piano key' picture frame when a drop of coffee splashed on it. On the other hand, I recall...
I constantly misread photos, especially if I'm at all tired. Always amazed at how different things sometimes look when I examine them in another...
They managed to take a bunch of pix with none of them really head on:...
I don't know if I have anything that is actually the Celluloid brand, but I have an assortment of faux ivory boxes, vanity jars & a few cameos. I...
She's one of the more common designs, but she comes in different colors & treatments & I agree this is a nice one. I wouldn't take any chances...
Think Mr. Wenham meant to say that the veriest tyro would not remain long deceived.
Think the lion is ripping up a bull. The white chalcedony piece just looks like scroll work to me. I can't see it as a monogram, but chances are...
I think more likely a monogram composed of more than one letter. MT my best guess.
Reminds me of an A the way Albrecht Durer made it: [ATTACH]
If you do a search for 'beaded sautoir' you will see others with the same general construction & geometric, art deco designs. A difference is...
And, if you ever wondered what kind of cameos Mary Tyler Moore would have:...
One of the stranger cameo offerings I have seen. New with tags, but showing signs of wear:...
The current regime has certainly put some impediments in the way of those of us in the US who would plunder the treasures of Europe. The dollar...
Thanks, both of you. Always grateful for eye training on things like this. I actually prefer turquoise that is more green than blue, with...
The second word struck me as 'Regis' & now I can't see it any other way. :cyclops:
A book plate is also the thing you stick/paste into the front of a book to indicate it belongs to you/came from your library: Ex Libris Your Name...
Separate names with a comma.
