And years later, a bonafide silver expert! ....as for these over polished pieces... I may try a few things -- and or leave these white-ish ones...
I could try the egg trick -- and see what happens. I think if they still look whitish, might leave them out. Thanks!
A couple years ago I started a box where I would put silverplate flatware when I got it inexpensively, thinking I would sell as a "mixed...
Thanks D & B, :) It is such a simple pattern -- would have been for a child to practice one?
This was at the thrift, just a small framed piece without measuring it 4x6" or so. It had such a primitive look, frame is older. Just sort of...
Thanks everyone. Just a fun unexpected windfall at an normally dry location. Cheap thrills in other words. Love finding signed costume... :) I...
Yes, it's one of those "duet" type things if I have the name right. Two clips that can be worn separately as dress clips, or as a solid brooch....
Was at a large thrift that never puts jewelry out. They have a case with jumbled trays of tangled new necklaces, almost like they don't even want...
So lucky to have Bakersgma here! Another valued response. :)
Got the same set of three of my father as a boy (I think my brother has the set or I'd post a photo.) Three different poses, but in our case, all...
We have just a few members who seem to know dolls, hopefully they will chime in. I'm thinking they might want to see a close up picture of the...
It is nothing that stands out in my mind in American costume, so can't help. But maybe others will take a look, so stay tuned. As a default I...
Thanks, all! Bakers, Guyhorst was my first attempt, lol! Terry, you found it! That is the signature. Amazing! Thank you. :) Edit: Just had a...
Just got intrigued trying to read this signature. Can anyone figure it out? (Sorry took photos straight away when I got home to take advantage...
It's a heavy vase for its size. I was pretty sure it had to be a desireable piece, got home and started searching under "Sommerso" and found a...
Two days later, same thrift, got this set, sold as a group for a surprisingly low amount. Esp. interesting because we've had several posted...
Nice Finds, all! Was darn sure this wasn't Chinese, too heavy and well made. Once home, Id'd it! Murano Mandruzzato. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That was the first thing I thought when I saw the signature. Unusual for a piece like this to have a maker's name in magic marker. It also looks...
When I look through a loop, all I see is paint. These seem to be done on a very thin slice of ivory, based on the picture that is completely...
Thanks Fig! Yes, I've inquired about and sold piano key frames before. Just wanted to be sure the paintings in this recent group weren't anything...
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