It's called "jeweling" in the states and used for many metal surfaces.The marks on the OP's piece is very worn. references.......
There is a term for the impressions on the back,they are made with a "wood" dowel type tool and abrasives,but can't remember the specific term. It...
I see nothing on the the piece for a specific date except the maker's mark which is too small to identify.
Brazilian opal is white base and crystal with the same low quality to gem ratings as Australian Coober Pedy opal.
It is faux damascene.
Looks like slag glass.
Yes,they copied the design from medieval,vikings and probably the Romans.But without a maker's mark or a receipt from a NA maker,anyone could have...
Metal planishing hammers.
Looks like a "Y" for the last letter.
Can you take a good photo of the whole backside?
Looks like a sawed off blunderbuss.
What is the inside diameter of the barrel?Are there any markings on the barrel?
The photos aren't good enough to tell if they are rubies or sapphires.
What weird design were you thinking? The photo is not focused enough to see the detail, but it's a fairly easy basket weave pattern.
Looks like verdigris from exposure from a number of chemicals,salt,etc.[IMG]
Your photos are private and no one can see them.... directions for posting photos...
Could be carved onyx.
Info here from a couple days ago ...... https://www.antiquers.com/threads/here-is-a-ring-for-jewelry-lovers-rubies-and-diamonds.40521/#post-845250
Looks like this one ............ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Statue-Nature-Figure-Bronze-Figurine/dp/B005RG7F1O
That would be like comparing an orange with a tennis ball. With out training and experience no one could get the quality of the plate,the bowl is...
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