Featured CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer

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  1. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    No, I didn't know that was a test for celluloid?!. What with hiding in my closet with a UV light, candling beads and tasting pearls, I'm now to tap cameos on my teeth!:hilarious::hilarious:
    What am I meant to feel or hear?
     
    KSW, Jul 14, 2019
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  2. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    Take a known piece of each of the following and click them on your teeth (gently now): glass, stone, celluloid, bakelite.

    You'll be surprised how quickly you can ascertain plastic/not plastic.
     
    Jivvy, Jul 14, 2019
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    As seen also on the signatures thread, a Charles Schmoll cameo pendant with chain, reasonable price:

    http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5337485078&toolid=10001&mpre=http://www.ebay.com/itm/202686309920

    [​IMG]
     
    Bronwen, Jul 15, 2019
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  4. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?


    Beautiful!
     
    Figtree3, Jul 15, 2019
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  5. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    What might these ladies be doing?


    [​IMG]
     
    bluumz, Jul 19, 2019
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  6. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Vestals alimenting the sacred fire?
     
    kyratango, Jul 19, 2019
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  7. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    The standing one is skritching her pet cloud. The kneeling one is trying to get the pet cloud to play with a twisted bit of fabric.

    The pet cloud is feigning disinterest. As they do.
     
    Jivvy, Jul 19, 2019
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  8. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    :hilarious::hilarious:
     
    kyratango, Jul 19, 2019
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  9. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I should just leave you to it. Thread is much more interesting.

    Is this the one that is described as witches casting a spell? Or maybe another similar one.

    Vestals really should be veiled, but the ladies are making an offering. Scenes like this very often also have a plinth with an effigy of Cupid on it, making it clear that they are maidens seeking help with their romantic lives. The garland of roses is consistent with devotion to Eros.

    Spoken like one who has looked at clouds from both sides now. :) :singing::singing:
     
    Bronwen, Jul 19, 2019
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  10. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    :wideyed::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

    Yep! That description gave me a laugh, though what I've come up with is no better... the results of wool spinning??!!
     
    bluumz, Jul 19, 2019
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  11. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Woolgathering, more like. :)
     
    Bronwen, Jul 19, 2019
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  12. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

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  13. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The agate might be real agate. The rest is actually old. But... what's that thing growing out of her head?
     
    evelyb30, Jul 20, 2019
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  14. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    My guess is that it's modeled after a butterfly wing meant to make her Psyche.
     
    Jivvy, Jul 20, 2019
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  15. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Bronwen, Jul 20, 2019
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  16. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Bronwen, Jul 21, 2019
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  17. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    On the other hand, if ever there were a demonstration that a lavish setting is no guarantee of quality cameos:

    [​IMG]
     
    Bronwen, Jul 21, 2019
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  18. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Not really to my taste...

    [​IMG]
     
    bluumz, Jul 22, 2019
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  19. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    If ever there were evidence that cameo art is going to hell in a hand basket...! I feel like decontaminating my eyes!
     
    Bronwen, Jul 22, 2019
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  20. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Straight out of the shower?? :eek:
     
    Bakersgma, Jul 22, 2019
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