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    2 large rosary type crucifixes

    Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I saw this today as I collect these. They stopped being popular in the 1960s *(still make them though, but...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Aug 25, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Gilt Metal Box with Enamel Portrait

    By the way @Bakersgma Please don't take this as me being snarky, but there was no need to roll your eyes at me. It is rude and unfriendly. There...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Dec 18, 2023 in forum: Jewelry
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    Gilt Metal Box with Enamel Portrait

    I am aware of that. It is "a Limoges", as in the place/location of France foil enamel box. The OP mentioned Russia. I was just letting them know...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Dec 18, 2023 in forum: Jewelry
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    Gilt Metal Box with Enamel Portrait

    Lol, I always forget something and then come back and realize it later. They also call those French portraits "Foiled Limoges Enamel Portraits"
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Dec 18, 2023 in forum: Jewelry
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    Gilt Metal Box with Enamel Portrait

    I forgot to mention the metal might be copper plated and that is why it looks so dull. These antique Limoges kiln fired portraits were sometimes...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Dec 18, 2023 in forum: Jewelry
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    Gilt Metal Box with Enamel Portrait

    That is a French kiln fired enamel box usually made in Limoges France. The brass or bronze metal usually dulls on top from filth and age. I...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Dec 18, 2023 in forum: Jewelry
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    Discussion: Is It Bohemian Enameled Glass Or Is It American? Also Mary Gregory Glass Too...

    I saw this just now two years later. I think that is a beautiful vase. I do not know who made it though.
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 20, 2022 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Estate sale people/company needed in Long Island, NY

    I live in Nassau County, Long Island. I wish I could come and check the items out in person. I didn't read all of the replies, but I wish you the...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 17, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    How Old Is This Cowry Shell Snuff Box With Asian Carving?

    What really fascinates me is that the area of the elaborate little carving is so teeny tiny. It must have been incredibly hard to carve a whole...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 14, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    How Old Is This Cowry Shell Snuff Box With Asian Carving?

    That is cool she mentioned this because I never heard of black lip MOP before. I looked it up and it is so pretty.
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 14, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    How Old Is This Cowry Shell Snuff Box With Asian Carving?

    The reason I though abalone is because I have a bunch of antique abalone opera glasses in my collection which are iridescent with rainbow-like...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 14, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    How Old Is This Cowry Shell Snuff Box With Asian Carving?

    I looked that up. Thank you. I thought it was abalone, but black lip mop looks similar too.
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 14, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    How Old Is This Cowry Shell Snuff Box With Asian Carving?

    Hi Komokwa. Thanks so much for your reply. I figured it was a snuff box. I wonder if the bottom carving is Chinese or Japanese and wonder how old...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 13, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    How Old Is This Cowry Shell Snuff Box With Asian Carving?

    More photos... There are no metal hallmarks so I do not know if it is tarnished silver or just gilt bronze or brass. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 12, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    How Old Is This Cowry Shell Snuff Box With Asian Carving?

    I was able to figure out how to put pictures in my post. Sorry it is so many pictures. I figured the more detail the better. More photos to...
    Post by: SYNCHRONCITY, Feb 12, 2022 in forum: Antique Discussion