I really see no reason to question the story & suspect eyes are little rubies. Small synthetic (lab grown) ones came on to the market right about...
Something like this? [IMG]
Never saw the toy, but had a 'rocking' horse made exactly that way.
And less than 10 minutes later, corroboration. Thanks again, to both of you. Now I feel less silly for buying it.
The right answer in 6 minutes - I love this site!
Also wondering if 'Plastographic' is a clue to the technique, some innovation on pate sur pate?
It surely is, thank you so much! Here's a clearer mark for reference: [IMG] Just spent some time looking for more info, but nothing like a...
'Flu pandemic perhaps?
I just succumbed to the offer of a few bucks off & bought this porcelain lidded jar for which I have absolutely no need. It came to my attention...
Exactly. What strikes me is that the OP basket is actually woven, while later ones were made like the one on RL.
Interesting. My guess is that Leonardo could have had all the allusions in mind when he made the artistic choice to depict her with an ermine,...
I think it's not an unreasonable conjecture. It's fairly short as a necklace & clasp parts certainly don't look original to it. Wanted to ask...
Agree. They're not flat, they're inset. I have a gold charm bracelet that was assembled in the 60s - 70s, so spent time perusing jewellery...
Compact lid decoration?
Seller posted this photo to show the chip. What else do you see? [IMG]
Love the color. Latticino stem says Italy to me. Nothing says Georgian loud enough for me to hear.
This is from the link AJ provided: Red flag: I have seen hundreds of crudely made rose-cut diamond cluster rings and 5-stone rings for sale in...
I was also getting that impression from the vague, skimpy info provided.
Pretty sure that's a he & ringing some Raphael bells for me.
You're welcome. Hope when the time comes your daughter will enjoy having the piece & not think of it as hopelessly outdated & that knowing a bit...
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