Handmade, how interesting. Lots of integrity in that little piece. But two pounds! Couldn't have been easy to wield, especially when full. Debora
That could have been the artist's intention but, if so, very sketchily done. Debora [ATTACH]
More close-ups would be helpful. It's always worrisome to see areas like this. The dark strokes really serve no purpose and see how quickly they...
It does have the appearance of a decorative painting in an older frame. Debora
That's what I'd think too. Like this one. https://www.etsy.com/listing/867346791/antique-metal-ash-shovel-coal-scoop Debora
I do. They're charming. (And to have their original boxes!) Debora
Thank you for joining us, Mark! Debora
Oh, that's sweet. The little bee is the piece de resistance. Debora
Well, would you look at this....
Catalin. An American product. ;) Introduced in 1927 which is within our time frame. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalin Debora
Duh! What I posted above can't be the correct orientation because it wouldn't work as a sash buckle in that position. Forgive me my (momentary,...
This is not dissimilar....
That's interesting. I welcome more informed opinions than mine. Debora
We had an identical stanhope in our family. I always thought it was German. And yes, bone. Debora
Eau de nil. A very popular color in the interwar period. Buckle very cunningly done. Love how the lily of the valley flower is nestled in the...
I wouldn't be surprised if your clutch purse wasn't a tad newer, Edwardian rather than Victorian. Debora
It has a naive quality to it but... the artist clearly knew what he wanted to do and he achieved it. I'd think it was the work of a local...
Also take a close look at the ampersands on the box and the card. To my eye, they don't appear to be identical. Debora
Isn't that Athena? Debora
Where are they for sale, who is offering them for sale and how are they priced? Unless a trusted source, I would be extremely cautious; the...
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