Antiques and the Arts Forum

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	I have a gold tone braclet with gold tone design that houses a round onyx face. The 1" thick band is expandable and has American Queen engraved on the inside of the band. It also says PAT Nov 5, 1907. What is the estimated value of this item? - tien	78	11/7/2009 7:51:06 AM

	I have quit a collection of indian jewelry, I would like to find out about it, tribe, age, value. Do you do that sort of apprasals? - DCannonexpress	123	9/15/2009 6:59:58 AM

	My husband & I have two American Queen Bracelets with the date Nov. 5, 1907. Both have 1 in. thick bands, gold tone. the first has a round face with a aqua bluish/green stone. It has leafish design around the face and along the band. The second brac - meekswolf	17	9/13/2009 1:32:28 PM

	I have a pin that I have been unsuccessful in finding anything about it; It appears to be some kind of heraldry pin. I have had it in my possession for at least 45 years. The words that are written in french read: En avant la normandie allons tous en cha - Heather	2	6/24/2009 4:25:56 PM

	I have recieved from my grandfathers things, a dfb seetheart bracelet , round face with swastica made of diamonds and a center runy. It has incripted 1907 F.E.G. Where can I find info, or what is it worth and why the swastika back then? Thanks - yoderiii	7	5/14/2008 1:35:53 PM

	Hi, I need help identifying this item...it is a ?"chainmail"? pouch approximatley 3 1/2 inches long, has a jeweled top which is hinged and opens. I've had it for about 15 years and have never seen anything like it. I do not have any idea what it is so I - Lunabella2004	5	9/2/2007 11:06:16 PM

	I have a brooch marked tiffany - France and am wondering of what significance the France has to the piece. Thank you, John -	2	2/26/2007 7:07:56 PM

	I BOUGHT A SILVER CROSS TODAY. THE HALLMARKS ARE OF A LION AND AN ANCHOR AND THE LETTER Z, WHICH I HAVE RESEARCHED AS BEING BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. MAYBE 1800'S. THE MAKERS MARK IS W.O. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THEY STAND FOR? THANKS - NUPATIKI	1	2/5/2007 5:08:21 PM

	Hi there.I live in Brazil and my english is not that good but let us try... I bought a mysterios silver well-made ring in a public fair in Relaigh in NC. It has on it a golden crown with a sword, and a crosier (staff?mitre?)crossint each other, and there - AlexHeathcliff	1	7/4/2006 1:30:34 PM

	I have a Ivory choaker which was purchased over 20 years ago in St. Thomas how can I find out the value of it?? - NColl	1	5/16/2006 4:20:31 PM

	I have a approx 100 year old Ivory necklace. It has the original string and ivory clasp. In the front it has 27 handcrafted ivory beads in the shape of roses all differing in size. I was wondering how much you guys think this might go for If I chose - Stacey_von_tease	2	2/23/2006 9:20:57 AM

	I have become the owner of two beautiful pins. The backs of both pins is stamped, "Made in Siam", "Sterling". One is a butterfly with blue enamel inlay, the other is heart shaped with black enamel inlay. On each wing of the butterfly there is a human f - Mach1mom	1	2/23/2006 9:19:21 AM

	Does anyone have information about the La Cloche company that made watches and jewelry? I can not find anything about where or when the company existed. Also, who would be have the expertise to evaluate the value of a woman's gold watch made by this com - clute	2	2/23/2006 9:06:01 AM

	I got this bracelet and was wondering its value, its marked France, oriental ladies have tea, flamingo, sunset, very pretty, any ideas? - Ellen	2	11/15/2005 6:06:22 PM

	Would like to hear anything on this item. No markings. Not sure if it is a ring. Thank you!:0) - Chandra	2	9/29/2005 8:54:00 PM

	I have a silver broach about 3 inches in diameter. It looks as if it is swirling with a pearl in the center. It has Sara Coventry inscribed on the back. Can anyone help me with the value? - Berry picker	2	10/25/2004 10:51:21 AM

	i have an 18 kt gold bracele that i purchased that is quite old. I am what the symbols inside mean, There is a scale like a libra zodiac sign, then MD EP 358 VI please if anyone is familiar with any of this come in contact with me at Po567@Aol.com T - Po567@aol.com	1	8/22/2003 10:30:44 PM

	I have a bracelet with an expandable band.Stamped inside is American Queen and Pat. Nov. 5, 1907. The front is a small seal of the USMA at West Point. The seal is screwed into a mother of pearl base set into a round gold tone base. The back of the base ha - loutheshoe	1	11/27/2002 1:33:30 PM

	I'm looking for a Tiffany & Co. silver bracelet. It has very large & thick circular links, all links are the same size. The clasp is two of the links joined by a slight opening in each link. Unfortunately I do not know when it was made or how I migh - kbarnes	1	11/4/2000 6:59:15 PM

	I have a bracelet with a cameo on it with apinkish color background goldtone flex bracelet with American Queen pat1907 pitman&keeler like to know the value - slipperww8	0

	My mother's aunt gave her this bracelet in the late 40's or early 50's. It is silver toned and very light, possibly aluminum. It has Japanese symbols with the exception of one which appears to be egyptian. The only marking is a paper label on the back - Keegan	0

	We were passed down this old necklace with a cross shaped setting and a beautiful centre gree stone. The chain is marked sterling on the clasp with a makers mark we cant quite read and there appears to be 9 diamonds on the cross. See pictures. We are sure - Gayle	0

	I recently found a teddy bear brooch in a local antique shop. He is about a scant inch long, fully articulated (including the head) and has a hallmark on the back of his head of numbers. Unfortunately this has been rubbed off over the years and I can onl - ali	0

	I have a beautiful large Art Deco pin I belive is silverplated. I cannot find any information on the maker. The mark on the back has no words, just the picture of man holding a child. Would like to identify this makers. Thanks - diana	0

	I was given a brass medallion that is approx. 1 1/2" in diameter. On the front is a full front view from the chest up of a winged lion holding a book with words in what seems to be Latin. On the back are the words "Ente Per La Conservazione Della Gondol - Trish	0

	I HAVE A 14K WOMAN'S GOLD WATCH MADE BY LA CLOCHE DESCRIPTION: 8" LONG; WATCH FACE IS 1/2" WIDE, HAS 17 JEWELS AND SWISS ON IT WITH FLAT GOLD ROPE AROUND IT; THE BAND IS FLAT GOLD ROPE CIRCLES FROM 5/8" TO 3/4" (5 ON ONE SIDE AND 4 ON THE OTHER) THAT AR - CLUTE	0

	Hi, My Mother gives my brooches and pins all the time and recently she gave me one that is quite interesting. It seems to be very old and sterling. It is DEFINITELY hand made and it looks like the letters are: MLING or KLING and a TE in the front of - Jules	0

	Hi there.I live in Brazil and my english is not that good but let us try... I bought a mysterios silver well-made ring in a public fair in Relaigh in NC. It has on it a golden crown with a sword, and a crosier (staff?mitre?)crossint each other, and there - AlexHeathcliff	0

	I found a ring in my grandmother's jewerly box years back when packing for an estate sale. It is very small and light weight metal . It looks like a sheild with an eagle on it. It is very old but I can't find out anything about it anywhere anyone seen som - fixingtitainc	0

	I would like to learn more about this pink and ivory antique cameo brooch. If you have any insight to offer as to its age, origin, type, quality and market value, please email me at barflypdx@yahoo.com or reply to this post. Thanks for your interest and t - qwerty	0

	I have a ring from my grandmothers estate that looks like a signet/ wax stamping ring. Can anyone help? There are 2 hovering angels at the top holding a scroll open with 1850 on it, on each side are 2 naked skinny men with beards they are holding up a bo - Jennafer Evans	0

	I have a stunning micromosaic brooch from family We believe it is a Pierret (Rome)but I cannot find jewelers marks. It could be a Castellani, but again, where do I find the mark? I have found that Pierret is more rare than Castellani, but that doesn't m - Gini	0

	I inherited a cross, believed to have been done in the late 1800's. The cross is about 1 1/2 inches long, not real silver, but a composite of some sort, at the four ends it appears to have had a stone of some sort. In the middle is a clear stone, and when - Dessie	0

	I inherited the attached pearls. They are barroque pearls. Apparently my great aunt bought them in the 1920's - Sonia	0

	I am trying to find out the age and price of this bracelet. The bracelet is a stretch band and it was my grandmothers. Irs pittman and keeler and it has american queen on the inside also. picture inclosed. - the1princess44	0

	I inherited a pair of cuff links made from what appears to be gold, with a blue stone of undetermined type in the center. They are in their original leather box, stamped "Made in Italy" on the back with a regal-looking lion on the front. I'm looking f - Joe	0

	my wife was given a ring when her dad passed away and she was told that it was valuable that it was silver and the stone was turqouise so if anyone can help us out and tell us if it is worth anything sorry the pic is a little blurry but any responses will - chris_j_2702	0

	here is another pic of the ring - chris_j_2702	0

	I have a NC emerald that is dark green almost one carat. I found the emerald myself and had it cut. Does anyone know the value range of such an emerald? - greenapple	0

	does anyone recall the date of publication \of article on tiffany or frank gehry which featured a photo of a frank gehry bracelet. i think it was a cover story within last 8 months - lou	0