Oh, I see! No, I was just letting the group know about what Mr. Cox had to say.
??? Yes, it was.
I sent photos of this pendant to Steve Cox, author of the book “Trade Silver Marks of the Americas” and expert on this sort of thing, and just...
I believe it’s just a discolored spot. Doesn’t look like a purposely-made mark to me. [IMG]
Hadn’t thought of shell, but you could be right!
I’d love to know what the group thinks about this pendant. Is it genuinely old, or merely something modern that’s trying hard to look old? It...
Thanks, Lark. Glad I’m not the only one who likes them! I was sold on these at first sight, and handwritten notes on the back of each painting...
Thanks, Komokwa. I’ll look in to British war artists of WW1.
Can anyone decipher the artist’s name, from the signatures on these two paintings? Both watercolours were painted in 1917 by the same artist, who...
Yes, no problem. I rewired this lamp from 1940 with cloth-wrapped cord not too long ago: [IMG] Didn’t even electrocute myself!
Maybe! I’m hoping to find some scraps for a reasonable price, as the lamp doesn’t need very big pieces.
Or, afford. I’m finding myself shocked by the price of sheet slag glass and stained glass!
Yes, for sure.
Thanks, I was thinking Edwardian, so I’m glad you agree. I plan to rewire it and replace the clear glass panels with something more interesting,...
Is this desk lamp anything interesting? Just stumbled across it in a thrift shop. It appears to be cast spelter, painted to look like bronze. I...
Thanks! I found an ad from early 1881 that shows identical-looking biscuits, and uses the same “by appointment” boast, so perhaps the sign dates...
Any ideas about when this lithographed cardboard sign dates to? My best guess would be late 1800’s but research hasn’t turned up anything similar....
You are correct - the “top” end doesn’t show much wear.
Good point about the strength (or lack of it!) of the wood. Judging by the wear pattern, something (cord, maybe, or the wire handle of a bucket?)...
Central Ontario, Canada.
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