I can see what you mean! The photo does look like there's something there but there isn't- it's just a bit of the gold coating scratched off.
Hmm, I'm not seeing any letters on it (I checked with my loupe).
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No, the mouse trap doesn't appear to move- not sure why there is a little opening!
Hi all! I picked these two up at auction recently, they were listed as "scarf clips" but I think they are too small for that? The one with mouse...
Thank you!!
Ye Yes! A few pieces didn't sell so they will hold on to them for a while and put up again when the "market refreshes". Another Canada Post...
I didn't send the clasp to them, I removed it (you're right it is rose gold! but I think around 10K rather than 14)
The auction house has a new jewelry specialist. It is a bit odd but it did test as 14K for me and when you look through a loupe at the scratch you...
Just a follow up on this one- it is 14K rose gold with a heavy 18K plating. I sent it off to an auction house to confirm :)
Thanks for your input and help everyone!
I just always assume early 19th but earlier than that is great :happy: Ah, gotcha! I wondered if it could be been multi purpose thank you!
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T Thanks so much, wow I didn't realise 18th century that's wonderful! The buckle is 2.5"L x 2"W. Re. the screwed sticking up piece in the...
Maybe root beer? The Bakelite/Catalin colour names are always confusing to me :hilarious:
Hello! I'm hoping you can help me with the age of these two paste pieces. I picked them up separately from two different auction houses. One is a...
And you helped me, so the artist's quote is doubly meaningful! Thanks again, I'm so pleased to learn about Shwan :)
Oh goodness, well done you!! Amazing detective work, and I'm in Canada so that fits too. Thank you!
Hi all! OK, these are my latest oddball pieces :hilarious:. No-one was interested in them at an auction, I thought they were quirky (one maybe a...
Thanks Leslie, yes I bet you're totally right- thanks for the pic as well- it always helps to have a visual!
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