Hi folks, and Happy Sunday.... Does anyone know what this is? I've run it past a few groups and have heard everything from weird Mid-Century gravy...
The 'eagle 3' mark on the pendant is a Taxco mark. I don't know the initials in the center which would be a artisan, but that can be looked up...
Hi folks, Does anyone recognize this bowl? I looks very much like a Bitossi bowl I had: same thick pitted greyish white glaze and weight/body, but...
I'm wondering if the original owner, or some group (s)he belonged to, asked for signed hankies from society people in order to make a quilt or...
That was my first thought, Lucite.
Awesome, thanks folks! :-)
Hi all, Is this a tobacco tin, or something else? Hard to tell because there is no maker mark or brand, but the inner lid makes me think...
ok good, just wanted to see it through others' eyes :-) The first picture is the only thing that came up when searching for 'Cyro'. Thanks!
Oops, I forgot the link to the 1st Dibs listing:...
Hi all, I have a painting with a signature that looks like 'Cyro'. In looking that up, I came across a painting by a Cyro Armand (link below). The...
You may have to wax it first before varnishing if using water based varnish. I've always used latex/acrylics with Varathane (water based) varnish...
Hi folks, A friend just sent me this pic of a copper vessel he just picked up. Does anyone have an idea of origin/age? All I know is it I like...
I third the Mystic Topaz assessment. I have a M.T. ring, handmade with sterling and the stone has the same exact coloring as yours. The colors are...
I love the "Little Book...." I think I paid around $25 for it, but it's indispensable for Mexican jewelry. Good stuff :-)
I'm on a perpetual budget, and buy almost all of my reference books used, on Amazon. $3.99 shipping each, and the books are almost always a...
Lucille, this is a jewelry supply place I've used, and they specialize in old/ancient beads (and carry newer ones as well). Maybe something can be...
I think it's 766 also; if turned around, the loops on what would be 9s would be out of proportion. Plus, the 'L' would have a weird curve and serif.
My Gram had these, a set of 6 in assorted colors and very pretty. I believe she got them in the 1940s.
I definitely will, Lucille :-)
Sure will :-) My next project (added to the list lol) is to look them up. I love researching things like this.
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