The pendent has a Peruzzi kind of look to it.
Welcome. Does the Facebook group cover all types of glass or a specific time period?
It looks great! Did you put a top coat on it?
Thank you. I should have worded my post more clearly. I didn't think the brand was mogul but just part of the description which, like you found,...
A while back, I saw the earrings that matched this necklace under sold listings on ebay but can't find the listing now. I think it had the word...
Here is a link to a gilding on metal video. [MEDIA]
Just a few more thoughts. If you decide to do paint and you want a deeper bronze color, use a black base. The same concept works with the gold,...
Here is a restoration that I haven't toned yet. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You can tone gold leaf with the same stain technique or thinned out paint or even dyes. It will be easier for you because you are starting from...
I'm familiar with that but, never used it. Mostly, I use real gold leaf. I use paints or gilt creams for small touch ups. Gold looks very...
Do you know which type of paint you will use? Some gold paints are made with bronze powder and will darken over time, like you see on many antique...
I agree, the dark brown stain rub would look more authentic. If you really want to get authentic, throw some older rusty metal pieces into some...
What do you use as a final coat? The conservator of frames at the MFA in Boston said they've been using polymer varnish with UVLS. I restore...
This place might have what you need. They were really nice when I dealt with them a few years ago. They told me where to buy a part they didn't...
Beautiful pieces! Love them. Great information Fid. I learned a lot from this post.
I'm confused. What do you mean by a different type of green?
This photograph is a side by side of test of two different colored Bakelite bracelets using Simichrome. Both test as the same color. [ATTACH]
This completed auction on ebay sold for $125...
Looks like ink.
Here a link to several portraits by Bernard Lens. https://www.invaluable.com/artist/lens-bernard-8vdwfml8x5/sold-at-auction-prices/
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