Could have been a fob.
[IMG] Scrolling up & down was making me nuts. To my eye the 2 monograms look slightly different, but could just be angles/lighting. In his...
The round one is the one from the link Cheryl posted right before that is being offered as pressed horn. The second pic is the back of your...
The question I cannot answer is how much value is added to each sword by having a written appraisal to go with it. It's an expense that may be a...
I imagine kittens shut inside a refrigerator. :nailbiting:
For easier comparison: [IMG] [IMG] The center plaquette of these looks like a separate piece. You can see this in the brooch at Cheryl's link:...
Well, at least he has some swords in his background. When you ask for an appraisal, you will be asked what you need it for. If you say...
Bet it weighs more than a pound. I used to have a cat that could open the drawers on something like this & many of us know what happens then.
Welcome, Cecilia. I think KSW was making a joke about her addiction to these 3 things, not referring anyone to an actual group. What is your...
I just pulled out the one bog oak piece I have on hand. Size is comparable to yours & it is quite light.
I can see it as Ederson(s).
Welcome, Misty. Greg joined the site the same day he made that post & has never been back since. Think you will have to explore the many Greg...
Given the length of their history, their idea of what's antique may be different from ours. That said, I always assume Chinese artifacts are not...
Just for background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_B%C3%A9jart
I love when you talk dirty.
Whole lamp looks home made from bits & bobs that were ready to hand. I think the pencil sharpener makes a splendid, creative finial for this...
I see the inscription as FC to WB. There is the possibility this is the crest of an organization rather than a family. Or ETC to WB?
https://eudict.com/?lang=lateng&word=pr%C3%A6sto%20et%20persto
Why must it have been on the governor general's residence? Surely there were other buildings & offices for which it would have been appropriate?
I was thinking tiger toothpick.
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