I'm going to defer to Debora's cleaning suggestion for the painting... however maybe you could try cleaning just the frame a bit?? I'd try...
Or the real bear skin rug! Miami? Someone is going to want that poster.
First thought too. The precise shape. I have a Mandruzzato green Sommerso, that is a dead ringer for this shape... was thinking does that mean...
What fun. Thanks for sharing all this, Sassafras! Plus your "keepsake" has a WONDERFUL story to go with it. :) And that quilt. Wowza. Agree...
One thing, if the buyer claims the item was not received (but tracking shows delivered) I believe that Ebay would side with the seller. I have...
Holy cow, Brad. That was a lucky find!
Agree these are the most valuable pieces in the group. The pearl set is interesting, that is one that stands out a bit for me. The others are...
First off, great piece! It wouldn't be suffragette just based on design which is 1960s or later, unless the designer was doing it as a homage or...
They are very cool! So the original card is glued to the 5 x 7 backing? Almost wondering if someone embellished the original card (using older...
Agree. It's a nicer costume set. I almost wondered if it was from a maker like Vogue?
Maybe stating the obvious (but you said you are new to costume jewelry) The 12-13 inch length would not mean this is Victorian, one has to also...
Thanks. I missed that post. So already evaluated. Still a cutie!
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