I was hoping it might be silver. It does look a little like that.
I did find an oversized (Folio sized) full leather two volume Dore Bible for $10 at Half-priced Books. I guess they did not value the contents....
How is the antiques market these days? Is it the same as it was 2 years ago? I realize there are two levels, the basic level most interested...
I am missing when it's applied. You mean this? "first firing, then painted and transfer or decal is applied, then glazed and fired again." The...
So it was fired with a blank area in the center and then transfer outlined with some kind of ink pen and paints? I don't know anything about that...
I cannot feel any rise to the center where the edge of the inner circle is. When I gently scratch my fingernail there is no catch.
I wonder if people would prefer it after cleaning with Brasso or left as is.
I'm looking for more information about this bowl. It has an intricate design pattern at the center, and it's hard to believe it would be a...
Yes, same design. The pictures cut off the text in my original post. I fixed that.
Yes, it's magnetic. Did you see the additional picture by Debora? It looks good. I wonder if its the same exact metal.
I'm pretty sure it would be. I've found a lot of it, and haven't experimented yet in polishing it. I think sterling would probably show itself...
I thought I would start this thread here even though I don't have any pictures right now. I was asking about a piece in the metalware forum....
This is an interesting topic in jewelry, also. What's all this dark metal jewelry?
I wonder what the metal is.
I am wondering about this dark metal menorah. Do you think it's old? It's 5 & 1/4inches wide by 4 & 1/2 inches high and about 2 & 1/2 deep. I am...
Thank you for all your help. That old goat feels much better. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Why is the varnish only off the top, and not the sides? It looks like it was used in that way.
I can see two holes for horns of some kind, but why four? Would it supposed to be for two horns, two ears?
It might have been left outside. It has spotting that looks like exposure to water.
Yes, it is wood. I wonder if part of the patina might mean it was buried. I am going to leave it as is and not put any kind of oil on it,...
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