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  1. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Best London Shopping?.

    I love Alfie’s. It’s proper. Spitalfields is a fun place to go but it’s very trendy spendy. Silly prices. Brick Lane is THE place for...

    Nov 24, 2024 at 10:22 AM
  2. Ownedbybear replied to the thread how old are these vases?.

    I’ll bet they’re Turkish.

    Nov 24, 2024 at 10:20 AM
  3. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Is this majolica or japanese moriage?.

    My first thought is fairly modern Asian.

    Nov 24, 2024 at 10:20 AM
  4. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Please help me identify these lamps :D.

    You were inspired, Debora! ;) It’s sort of inspired but these days it’s a loooooong way from the original!

    Nov 23, 2024 at 3:41 PM
  5. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Is this majolica or japanese moriage?.

    It does, and sorry to be so cryptic! Too early in the morning when I posted.

    Nov 23, 2024 at 3:39 PM
  6. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Finds Thread.

    I think people in the poorer areas are more careful, possibly. But also, in richer areas, it’s the top end phones and expensive watches...

    Nov 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM
  7. Ownedbybear liked Simona Buhus's post in the thread Please help to identify maker on brooch.

    Thank you so much, I have found other Sphinx numbered brooches, spot on. Xx

    Nov 23, 2024 at 11:54 AM
  8. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Please help to identify maker on brooch.

    I see a lot of them here. They’re nicely made.

    Nov 23, 2024 at 11:54 AM
  9. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Please help me identify these lamps :D.

    Small point. They’re not strictly Capodimonte. That factory closed in 1759. They’re in the style of it and by one of the literally...

    Nov 23, 2024 at 3:12 AM
  10. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Is this majolica or japanese moriage?.

    Tube lined,

    Nov 23, 2024 at 3:09 AM
  11. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

    The foiled technique which Cheryl described is way more ancient. Roman.

    Nov 23, 2024 at 3:08 AM
  12. Ownedbybear replied to the thread Need help identifying mark on English biscuit jar.

    The lid looks spot on.

    Nov 23, 2024 at 3:08 AM
  13. Ownedbybear liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Costwold Finds (Stroud Antique Shops are AWESOME).

    :shifty::mad::joyful:

    Nov 22, 2024 at 12:07 PM