One of 18 trays .. a little bit of everything apparently!

Hi, do you have a question?

 

Hi Marie, I was wondering if anyone would recognize anything in my bunch and maybe respond. I have so many things to look at, I'm not even sure what my questions would be yet! I will think harder and try to be specific if I post.

 

I'd show them in batches of five or six with clear photos of front & back.

 

Thanks I will do that.

 

@MMarkussen - Hello & welcome to the forum!!

Get yourself a magnifying glass & if possible a jeweler's loupe. Both would be very helpful in finding signatures & marks on the backs.

When you do post make sure you always post both the front & the back as suggested by @i need help. Even if a piece is not marked some of the folks can tell a lot by the construction of the piece.

 

I find myself almost looking at the back/base of most things before the front!- jewellery, artwork, glass, ceramics etc. It can tell you so much

 

In addition to this excellent advice, maybe take one tray at a time, separate out anything that has ANYTHING written on the back, numbers, maker's names, etc. and include that info in your follow up post --make clear which piece said what. And really check the entire back carefully. Sometimes maker's names can be tiny, partially worn off, etc.

I wish I had your 18 trays. What fun! There seems to be some nice pins in there at first glance.

Last thought, in general things photograph best on a plain white or tan background. Maybe put a coin in for scale.

 

or a ruler in the shot..

 

You could also photograph several for us, but put them on a plain white sheet with a number next to them, if that makes sense.

 

Great advice! Thank you everyone I look forward to sharing more!