Said friend gave me his contact at the Hermitage. Lena's field is classical gems & impressions of them, not modern engraved gems, so the degree...
The marks don't look Soviet era to me, but I suppose it doesn't have to be Russian.
I'm seeing them sort of jumbled, but I see an Arabic 8, a 5 & a zero. 850 gold is the equivalent of 21K.
I think it is a man taking a siesta.
I should add that eBay search wanted to know if I really meant Sterlin Silver, since they have so many more listings for that.
Vintage Terlin Sterling Silver 925 MGF Sombrero Ring Holder Vintage Sterling Silver Earrings by Terlin. FREE SHIPPING VINTAGE TURQUOISE 9 STRAND...
Last letter looks like 'z' to me.
Agree with OBB about the likely age, & looks to me like the kind of artisan made item found at crafts shows. After having once gone on line to...
The other symbol looks like an A to me.
I was thinking this is a good candidate for kyratisation.
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This one has more in common with other images I have put up of carousing putti. This trio is not quite so raucus, more enjoying fruits of the...
My guess is that it is a quiver of arrows. There are lots of scenes of cupids/geniuses playing at hunting or going bird's nesting.
Just 'ball chain' I think.
They are indeed. :)
You need to be aware of this: https://www.cameotimes.com/index.php/reference/byne-s-disease You also need to be aware that the recommended...
I think you may as well. I wouldn't use white paper, something off-white - cream, but wouldn't worry about finding vintage paper. If you're in...
No, you are correct, they are not Rebecca & Eliezer, although there is a strong probability the scene is Biblical. I maintain a folder of...
I did wonder if it was glazed. This poor thing has got the worst of it in the battle against air & humidity. Was it already in this state when...
There's something about the look of the ring the clasp attaches to that makes me think the bracelet was made in the last 20 years, even if lobster...
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