I can't tell by seeing it only in the closed position how your clasp works. Is there a lever that operates to lock the pin stem in? Around the...
Think it's to stop you from sticking yourself or snagging the point in delicate fabric. It's a very well made piece. Not surprised it's 14K....
Both look like bone to me, although I can't say what kind. I'm getting a George Washington vibe off the man.
Based on what IM Translator says is on the label, I would say Tollinger sold home decor items & is not the maker of the box.
Maybe Shibayama became a factory/workshop name? "However it was during the 19th century that the Shibayama family (from whom this style of work...
Really does look to be the same sort of work. Wonder if they truly meant "prehistoric," or pre columbian.
I'm quite partial to green turquoise.
Some turquoise is green straight out of the mine. This has probably picked up a lot of skin oil & may be darker than when new. I imagine duller,...
Does the L mean anything to you from your family history?
I think its restoration needs are too great if the end plan is to sell it. You can see it was a beauty once. Have you not tried the key?
Could eggshell be strong enough to be fractured this way & still tolerate handling? I've never encountered eggshell jewellery, so curious right...
Don't even think about it.
In my mineral guide, variscite is in a section of stones mainly of interest to collectors and rarely used in jewellery. It is even softer than...
Could we see the back? You know us joolies, we live for findings.
The baby bracelet is different then, relying on friction at the joint. Have seen what you are describing as a pelican hook used to pick up...
How charming, had not seen this scene before. I would put it to late 19th - early 20th. France is always under consideration when it comes to...
Will be interested to learn correct term. I have a gold baby bracelet with a clasp just like this (without the bolt & cotter pin.) Much easier...
I can't see any features that identify spoutman as a particular character, but satyrs & Priapus were popular, perhaps because of the association...
Turquoise with matrix.
If it were a lap desk/writing slope, maybe campaign desk would be another term, the lid & base would be cut at an angle, rather than horizontally,...
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