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RachelW liked ascot's post in the thread Meissen Blue Onion Marks - Authentic?.

I'm having trouble finding info about these two pieces, a large teapot and a large coffee pot (though it looks more like a chocolate pot...

RachelW replied to the thread Costwold Finds (Stroud Antique Shops are AWESOME).

I was thinking sealing wax yes, but cinnabar laquer looks right too..hmmm Yes Cairngorm is what I meant haha, thank you @Any Jewelry!...

RachelW liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Costwold Finds (Stroud Antique Shops are AWESOME).

Nice finds, Rachel!:) Yes, Stroud has a lot of nice antiques shops. I think you mean Cairngorm, after the Cairngorm range in Scotland,...

RachelW liked Houseful's post in the thread Costwold Finds (Stroud Antique Shops are AWESOME).

I’m wondering if the melted material is cinnabar lacquer rather than wax but I’m guessing so wait for others. Nice find for £5!

RachelW replied to the thread Finds Thread.

Cotswolds and ebay finds! Can't wait to see what London has to offer in a couple of weeks. [IMG]

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Garnet Purchases off of Ebay This Month (repairs)

Just showing a few bits and pieces! Got one step closer to completing a (mismatch) parure of garnet jewelry with this brooch....

Forum: Jewelry

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Costwold Finds (Stroud Antique Shops are AWESOME)

I made it a priority to visit some proper antique places as we don't get many (and no jewelry) ones around here. I sure found some...

Forum: Jewelry

RachelW liked charlie cheswick's post in the thread rings & mixed things.

cleans up a bit, so guessing silver, its quite thin though so can't take a rigorous cleaning [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

RachelW replied to the thread Best London Shopping?.

Good idea! I will do so

RachelW liked Houseful's post in the thread Best London Shopping?.

You could check out the local press for any weekend jumbles, carboot or flea markets. That’s what I would do if I was visiting anywhere.

RachelW liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Best London Shopping?.

The cable car is great. Some years ago, they branded it to coincide with the launch of a new Thunderbirds series. The really nice ticket...

RachelW replied to the thread Best London Shopping?.

If I've got a bit of time I'll use the cable car over the river to get to the junk shop. Should be fun! Thanks for the tip on the museum :D

RachelW liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Best London Shopping?.

If you get to Canary Wharf, pop into the Museum of London Docklands, which is open even though the main is closed. It’s fascinating...

RachelW replied to the thread Best London Shopping?.

Thank you all so much for all the suggestions! I really appreciate your thoughfulness. A lot is up in the air still as I'm conducting...

RachelW liked bosko69's post in the thread Best London Shopping?.

Tour of the Globe from Mark Rylance- wow ! Strangely enough I was only marginally aware of him until we saw 'Bridge of Spies'-he was a...