I am pretty sure this necklace is genuine black branch coral. I showed it to someone who has been in the jewelry biz for years and she confirmed...
Thank you George! I've heard of ormolu before. Would this have been hand applied in a 'liquid' form or is it formed ahead of time and then...
I would never have thought of that! Do you know what the material is? I was afraid of it dissolving if it got wet.
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has come across this type of decoration before and what it might be called? It is raised and almost looks like...
I saw a clear glass vase just like this recently. It did have a Made in China sticker on it.
The bowl in this link is attributed to Blenko, but you can't always trust descriptions. Has only 4 ruffles but looks like it has the same sort of...
I think this is very pretty too. And the raised design is reminiscent of pressed glass in its detail. But I agree, ceramic or pottery.
I found the Sunday Morning segment that I was thinking of but it's another artist - also fascinating:...
Thanks Pat P, it is nicely done. I think I will keep it and put it on the wall :O)
Good search term; I'll try that.
Another one in Cheektowaga, NY who tried his hand at a lot of different things (there is a piece in the Buffalo Courier Express; Feb 6, 1955; "A...
Thanks, I thought so too, but coming up empty online!
This is so fascinating; I can't wait to see what else you have found!
Hi all, I know this is isn't an antique piece of art but was hoping you might be able to assist in identification of the artist. I'm pretty sure...
Boy oh boy, I wish I could help with that. Cleanups like this are in my bones; I don't know why. I think it's something about the...
This one claims to be Reed and Barton. The base is smaller but the handle looks to be identical:...
Thanks, yes, I will remember that!
Aaahh, those are good words. I was wondering if I could get a vodka reference in there...thanks!
Made in Germany by Wiesenthalhutte for IDG (International Design Group); circa 1960s. Aperitif, shot glass, cordial, anything goes? I'm just...
Yes, the base is marble and the picture is created from inlaid stones. Thanks for that link, I hadn't found that one. I might give a dry...
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