It's possible the letters are arranged like many monograms, with the initial of the last name/word in the center. You may be looking for a BTA,...
Spent this past Sunday afternoon surrounded by Tiffany lamps. I'd have wanted this girl too. Amalric Walter work would be marked, I think....
They told me it was a requirement! Welcome, Dee Dee. :)
Could be lab grown rubies. They've been on the market for more than 100 years. Any time I see 'P' as part of a gold fineness mark, my mind goes...
Free association time. Thoughts on what this might say? It is the portrait of an older woman. Name could be hers or the cutter's. [ATTACH]
Bell Trading/Sunbell: https://nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/bell-trading-post-history-and-hallmarks/
I always hesitate to suggest readings because it tends to lock the mind, but for me the 'gestalt' is 'Composed & printed...' & what looks like...
Tiffin box?
This one is Whiting & Davis: [ATTACH] No idea about yours. 'Headband Girl' originated in W. Germany, as nearly as I can tell is still being...
Please stop forcing what isn't there. Although I do see how it gestalts that way at first glance. :)
And here's bluumz's Mazeppa: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
@Jivvy @bluumz Grist for Jivvy's mill: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A couple have...
The inlay stickpin is a sweet thing. Thought the cameo might have a chipped nose but closeup says not. Looks like hardstone, extremely crudely...
There is another version of the Mazeppa story that makes it on to cameos: [ATTACH] @bluumz @Jivvy Will put 'Ann' on the signature thread.
Afraid my collection is well beyond the 'keep all in one place' stage. Would love to have the funds to commission & a place to put a purpose...
We have celebrated the ones in the left hand compartment with you. Really great acquisitions, all. You have also picked up some of 'my' girls:...
It's meant to be Athena/Minerva, cut in mother of pearl, all one piece. Probably 800 silver with gold filled wire. :)
'Cuz you're a sucker for a pretty signature. :D
We always prefer pix full size. [IMG] Does appear to be bone or antler. [Edit] There is a strange granularity to the material that makes me...
Welcome, Paul. I can't distinguish between Meso-American & NW native, but my collecting interests mean I see a lot of seals. This is certainly...
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