I have seen pieces that combined jet with a man made material & this photo, if it is the cameo lady that is on the other side, makes me think she...
Jet, I think, for the locket, although I don't feel 100% certain. Can't recall ever seeing something quite like the ring before & actually looks...
And wouldn't you know, just this afternoon I came across the word capote, a kind of women's bonnet.
Ah, good to know. I may or may not ever have need to make the distinction, but I like having an accurate understanding of words. Thanks!
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And Fenton should know. Is it a generally used term in the glass/table ware world? I definitely get far more search results when I use 'compote'...
Ah, Flipper's post answers my question. I know less than nothing about this field but did wonder if this was correct:
Thought so, but wasn't sure enough to say. I just like saying the word. My Zuni collection has many representations of Kolowisi, another serpent...
Good to hear from you again, AJ. Was getting worried. :)
Only bother to read this if your contention is that some or all of the beads date to c. Imperial Roman era. Hope we're just quibbling over...
Welcome, AI. Flattery will get you...who knows what? Hope we can help with any puzzles you might present to us. Anyone who can throw 'midden'...
You don't have to go there to acquire products made there. Czech glass has been widely exported for a long time.
My guess is that these were sold as souvenirs in Milan & that the sticker on the back of yours is original to it.
There's a tie in with the Cathedral in Milan: https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=lot&sid=2595&lot=591 Italy, John Galeatius, 500th anniversary of...
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Medaillon-mit-Portraet-des-Johann-Galeatius-Vicomte-von-Pavia-Bronzeguss-/113800497192
Oh, & to add them back you will need to select 'other choices' after 'edit'.
We can be pretty trying too: make them larger; make them fewer; turn them the right way up; put them back! It's all in the name of getting as...
It is potentially worth $40, to the right buyer. :D
Welcome, Anna. Photos give the majority of new posters some trouble the first time or two. You've got your set attached twice, so select 'Edit'...
I'm the first to argue that not all black jewellery is mourning jewellery, but in this case I think the bit of black grosgrain indicates it is....
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