Ruth, check that filigree pin, I bet it's silver :)
Took a chance on this Unger Bros. pin being in good shape, the tarnished can hide a multitude of issues (that's why I always polish silver). This...
For a silver purse like this, so long as it doesn't have a lining, I use Wright's Silver Cream or an other foaming polish. It washes away and...
I tried all kinds of backgrounds for jewelry, everything from lace to a bed of dried beans. What I settled on was copyright free photos and using...
Naive, simply done, but there is something I really like about it :)
I don't know enough about Miki to say, I just know that mark is right on target :)
You need to have it tested to see if it is gold. I have brightened the scan, looks better :) [ATTACH]
Looks right to me but wait for others to chime in :)
Could this be some kind of steam shovel? [ATTACH]
Oh goodie! I love Mr Nate quizzes!!! I am going to say #2. I'm interested, and I think I know why :)
Hi @Cdk if you look back at post #10 by Walter Del Pellegrino you will probably get the most information that can be gotten on this piece. Walter,...
Love them all! If I came across them I would buy them in a heartbeat :)
Maybe this is what you are thinking of, similar but different. Plus it is cut, not etched :)...
The stylized flower design is cut, not etched. It is frosted because it was not polished after being cut.
Some people buy them, but they are not a big deal here either. I like looking at them but if they are heavy on canned soup or other "convenience...
JMHO, looks period to me.
I agree, 60s-80s so not Art Deco :)
Great score! If you plan on selling on ebay you should include the US :)
Beautiful!!!
No sorry necessary :) I find it harder and harder to refer to things made around the time I was born as "older" :D
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