Thank you! I did see that (though I didn't notice before that the company Brown Westhead became Cauldon later so there's a link to the later...
No it's possible! but there are other signs of significant wear too, inner rim and foot rim wear, etc. They've been around a good while, for sure....
Just another note on the mark - it looks a little like the warrant mark of Lille...could be worth checking on makers around that area? The was a...
Ps sorry it wasn't on Kovels that I saw the near mark - it was Real or repro... here's a link......
Hello folks! Just opened a job lot of very dirty old blue and white today from Belgium. Expected villeroy and boch (which I got) but there were a...
They might be French? Theodore Fenal of Badonviller springs to mind for the letters, they sometimes used FB (for Fenal Badonviller) but I don't...
I've been scouting a little for this mark and have only found there are many unsigned examples of these large pieces. But in any case, even...
Stylistically I would say rococo revival, but I can't help with the marks I'm afraid.
I'm in France too and while the design on the last image is early Art Deco to my eye - the side arms are too ornate for the later Moderne style in...
I don't want to argue but isn't this value largely hypothetical when not planning on melting it down? I was talking about my thoughts as a buyer -...
Interesting! Can't say I'm a big fan of that one though...the mount is a little clunky and not as keen on the black background. I might have left...
So interesting @kyratango ! The rose colour does appear to be coming through in places where the piece would have had more rubbing / wear, seems...
Of course you are so right! I was thinking after I posted about how I feel as a buyer about gold vs plated...there is always a cachet with gold,...
It's funny if someone gave me this as a gift no way would I sell it ! However much I love it though, I feel bad that, with me, it will likely sit...
Gosh yes do that! Especially if you'll be in the North...amazing up there!
Here's a superior one (well the mount is superior! the stone is about even IMO ; ) Around 1890 Beautiful Pietra Dura Brooch With Peace Dove -...
Just using the aggregator / search site that's highlighted on the first page of he forums, prices are crazy for these ... LOVELY VICTORIAN 10K...
I really like this piece - it's a sweet shape and I like the colour change too, speaks of its age and storied history. Pardon my ignorance (I'm...
I had an amazing time at the car boot sales in South Wales ... one lady charging 10p per item for a bunch of nice things, and some very worthwhile...
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