Quite likely the notation on the back is not in her hand.
That's what I thought. An ill-considered choice for that use. Maybe someone just wanted to close it into a circle with no intention of opening...
Your local appraiser is certified. I'm not sure what that means when it comes right down to it. What qualifies him to assess swords? Are these...
The very same.
There's a Claude Lessot with no further info. I already searched Forrer's Biographical Dictionary of Medallists with no luck.
This one by Bertrand Andieu is a bit closer: [ATTACH] We need an engraver whose initial are CL/LC (I favor CL.)
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The outer frame looks like bog oak to me. Having the pin assembly screwed directly into the material is consistent. The central plaquette I...
It was never commonly in use & the cameo brooch in the photo is mid-20th century. Such a delicate, fragile thing. A bracelet & wax flowers do...
Today I saw a cinereous vulture eviscerate & eat a rabbit. Guess she was up for sushi too. :eek:
I don't think the floral thingies are securing anything. The 'petals' are bent to varying degrees & when seen from behind look quite open. I...
I have a couple of Lucite eggs from the late 60s/early 70s, one with thistles in it, the other with a single dandelion seed. The plastic was...
Very dramatic. Most of the time Any Jewelry knows about 'ethnic' jewellery. She'll be along.
Love the frame.
Is there a place in the photo where that shows up clearly? I just see that stones & pearls are backed with a floral detail that is not what holds...
No one has mentioned the chopsticks.
This seller says they are Swank: https://www.ebay.com/itm/330823468006
The textured finish on the man's ring makes me think 1970s.
Third for well-polished turquoise.
What is the object? I can't tell what that is either.
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