Thanks. These are heavier than plastic, but one difference is that they are solid unlike a plastic bead which would be hollow. Might explain the...
Rubbing results in zero smell. And I'm an expert and getting the Bakelite smell with the rubbing trick. I'm sure you are correct the staining is...
Thank you for the link, AJ. I do appreciate you taking a look at these. :) I was wondering about what sort of looks like tool marks when you...
Thanks, AJ. :) Had a bit of a Bakelite obsession a few years ago, bought/sold quite a bit. I'm ruling out Bakelite (at least the vintage jewelry...
These were in a small bag on a "FREE" table at a sale that had pretty nice older things. Obviously a no-brainer in case they would turn out to be...
Gorgeous box. Should have additional responses tomorrow. Very nice to see you back here Barn Owl! :)
Great find. Can see why it flew into your hands! Such a striking piece.
1st favorite is the Jugendstil brooch. 2nd favorite. The round rhinestone pendant, are you thinking this was a button at one time? It's got...
Good to know! I've never been good with marks, more just how things feel in the hand. Still learning! Thank you. :)
Awesome explanation. Thank you. I might have looked at this and thought the "PLATA" meant plate, lol.
Agree gorgeous bowl. @Any Jewelry Great ID as usual. Not questioning, learning here. Definitely looks like silver. Which mark shows the...
There is a definite rush of "getting something" but it's a careful balance because things "taking up room", especially if you plan to sell, but...
It can be an addiction, a rush when you get something good. This fellow dealer was telling me a story about some table she spotted last week at...
Looks like a very nice piece. I like how they put some iridescence in the earring drop or whatever kind of jewel that is.
It's a really sweet bag with some definite age. Like Evelyb., I believe that the rings are bone as well. Basing that on the 2nd photo here....
That over the top 1960's coffee table would last about 5 minutes here for $150.
@Cat Gilmurray Go ahead and add a photo of your item, include a photo of the stamp. Since @bobsyouruncle still hasn't solved it, maybe a 2nd...
Not exactly my thing either, but I bet it looks pretty stunning on. So no tags, no labels?
Was thinking that big nut with the silver colored metal top would be hint. There is a Danish coin on the there from the 1970s. Purchased from an...
Oh, wow! Forgot to check this Sunday. I no longer get notifications, just noticed this today (Tuesday). So pleased! Thank you Peggy, this is...
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