I've a friend who is absolutely expert on glass animals. The little lampwork ones are tricky to ascribe. That one is well done.
I hit Facebook. ;) Got it for just about scrap from a lovely seller. There's three hallmarks in different places, all teeeeeny.
I've a bag like that with wee sapphire cabochons on the clasp. I am a sucker for evening bags. I don't think your bag went with the chatelaine,...
I suspect it's one of the regiments which used the garter knot as an emblem, hence the question. Lovely locket.
Which regiment, Will?
Crocodile, I think. It's even got a wee ivory note card.
Isn't it super? I think the comb case isn't original, but the rest is. I'm about to gently clean it.
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Sorry, I was being lazy. ;)
Yup! ;)
Garter knot.
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I'm really careful with stone set pieces - yes, a strainer for those.
INOX simply inoxidable - as others have said, the term for stainless steel.
I've an ultrasound jewellery bath, did it in that. It's fine if you're careful. The water went black.
Hallmarked for 1901. Gave it an ultrasound which removed much muck! It's in nigh on perfect condition. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I think that's a toothpick and ear wax remover in one.
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It is, isn't it!
The one problem with stating that every nation did this at every time is that it's used by some as a way to hide and sideline history, and pretend...
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