Maybe you're thinking of TV show Mr. Novack?
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Either I did it alone, or it was with the assistance of one of the cats, got that boy when all I wanted was o.
Thanks so much. I have a fancy-schmancy photo editing program I barely know how to use. It's a later version of something I had before, doesn't...
Front of a helmet shell cameo: [ATTACH] Back of same piece: [ATTACH] But these were taken with a USB microscope; you don't see growth lines...
I have nothing like your scientific knowledge of sea shells, other than that they can develop 'Byne's Disease', but since I have been collecting...
On the right side of the right hand bead you can also see the lines that show in the other direction. Said to be pre-ban ivory.
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The use of monofilament & a barrel clasp that looks like inexpensive ones found now says to me the stringing was relatively recent. Beads could be...
I had never heard of ostrich egg shell beads before, although have seen carved ostrich eggs. The blue beads have texture around the sides too:...
If I understand correctly, any appearance of striations, etc., is only on 1 side of each bead, blue & white?
And another that has mark to confirm Volkstedt. Irregular edges seem to be a signature feature for them. [IMG]
Volkstedt is looking very promising, https://www.ebth.com/items/2680198-volkstedt-germany-jasperware-wall-plaque [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Has to be same maker. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Blue looks on top.
[IMG] https://www.vintagebythepark.com/listing/572948576/antique-blue-white-jasperware-mermaid Will try Volkstedt. What could it hurt?
Tease. Could have been. That one was in UK & 'mine' in US family for 35+ years, so not the very same one.
I would consider F as first initial & surname starting with M, if that thing that looks so much like a cursive r were not there.
White ones look like glass?
Do all the beads have that 'grain' you show in the close up? If so, not shell. Blue one definitely not. White not if look the same.
This is Prosper Jouneau again. Plate does not have this kind of delicacy, more sculpture than painting. [IMG]
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