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Brampton, Ontario

Ever since I was little girl I have been interested in “old stuff”. My grandmother, born in the late 1880’s, was a truly Victorian lady. Her taste has influenced Ever since I was little girl I have been interested in “old stuff”. My grandmother, born in the late 1880’s, was a truly Victorian lady. Her taste has influenced me throughout my childhood. After leaving the socialist East Germany in 1985, I lost pretty much everything I have ever owned, including many special items handed to me by my grandmother. I will never be able to replace most of the jewelry, books, and furniture. Some time ago, I started going to antique stores and second hand stores and came across many beautiful objects that awakened memories of my beloved grandmother. These memories inspired me to start collecting vintage costume jewelry and porcelain and anything else that is old and gorgeous. Having said that, I also enjoy the hunt for a great find, the beauty of an old and previously loved item, and the thrill of finding out who made it and how old it is. (Read more)

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  1. Thanks a lot PhilDavidAlexanderMorris, bratjdd, and mustangtony :)
  2. Oh no, I had one like this!
  3. Thanks for letting me know!
  4. You Are very welcome:)
  5. I think you are very creative! I would have never come to that idea:)
  6. Thank you Moonstonelover21:)
  7. Thanks vintagejewel. Yes, you are right, the pin looks like a perfect match, made by Sherman, but if you look at the back, it looks different. But it doesn't matter much to me. I love collecting fo...
  8. Thanks mustangtony and vetraio50 :)
  9. Thanks PhilDavidAlexanderMorris. I agree.
  10. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310330358276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I am not sure if I posted the link correctly, but this is what I found on line. I don't think mine is as nic...
  11. Thanks Moonstonelover21:)
  12. You are right, Zowie! For the time it goes back into the cupboard. I hate dusting and have already too much stuff in the house. Many thanks also to musikchoo, mustangtony, and bluderbuss :)
  13. Thanks antiquarius123. Also many thanks to musikchoo and mustangtony :)
  14. Thanks a lot blunderbuss2:)
  15. I watched them with my grandmother. I have so many fond memories of that time. I am glad you do too. :)
  16. Beautiful. I would love to see it with a nice black dress. :)
  17. Well, it shows. Yours is very pretty and may be of better quality. I was lucky. I like to shop in second-hand stores. The Canadian winter is too long:( So I found both pieces for less than $10. T...
  18. I absolutely love it! My great-grandfather was a painter and decorator too. Unfurtunetely, I lost all of his paintings - long story; I was born in East Germany. Enjoy this great and meaningfull pie...
  19. Thanks a lot, Stillwater. This is the reason I love this site! I keep learning every day. And it's fun, too. Also many thanks for your links. After your information, I spent some time comparing ...
  20. Thanks Stillwater. I will do some research. :)
  21. PhilDavidAlexanderMorris, I love the expression "king of bling!" I don't think there is a better way to describe Sherman. Thanks a lot, bratjdd, Moodstonelover21, mustangtony, Manikin, and, of cour...
  22. Thank you Moonstonelover21. Your input is greatly appreciated Also many thanks to PhilDavidAlexanderMorris, mustangtony, and Manikin:)
  23. LOL. Sorry, I am too naive.
  24. Why toss it? It looks like someone spent a lot of time making it. I prefer items like this anytime over mass-produced junk. However, I have no idea what it is - maybe part of a larger piece. :)
  25. I just posted Sherman clip-on earrings and a pin. The go great with your necklace!!! Same stones and time period. :)
  26. I love the stone! I have never seen one like this before. :)
  27. Thanks valentino97 for your comment. Also many thanks to Moonstonelover21 and mustangtony :)
  28. Thanks mustangtony and Moonstonelover21. I think you are correct, Moonstonelover21. It is probably retro; it is in almost perfect condition and it is also well made. I just like the design of it :)
  29. Thanks a lot davyd286! I would have never figured it out! :) Also many thanks to petey musikchoo, Agram.m, bratjdd, nldionne, and mustangtony :)
  30. Thanks BELLIN68 and Manikin :) It has been driving me crazy but I just cannot read it! It looks like Dejri or Defri or Defu ... The photo is bad but even if it was better it would be hard to read. ...
  31. Thanks Moonstonelover21. It was purchased in Germany and most likely was made in Germany too :)
  32. Thank you so much, Agram.m, to take the time to answer my question. I learned a lot! I guess I have to get myself a good magnifying glass :) So far I have been using my grandmother's but I guess the...
  33. Lovely! I agree about not having to worry about loosing them. :)
  34. What an interesting idea! I wish I could ask my grandmother. She had some items made by a local jeweler, so it is possible that you are on the right track. I am speculating: my grandmother had a da...
  35. Absolutely lovely! I love silver and I love amethysts. Your ring got both plus a story. I have a question for you, Agram.m: How can you tell that it really is an amethyst? I have some old pieces, ...
  36. I like the one with the bird the most. I think it was a favorite motive in Victorian times. My grandmother had many items with this bird (I forgot the English word; is it called a swallow?).
  37. Many thanks to vetraio50 and mustangtony:)
  38. Agram.m, Aquamarin rings a bell. She might have mentioned it but I don't remember things like I used to. That is, I only remember the things everyone else does not. I have a fantastic memory for pl...
  39. Poop, there are some markings but I need to go home and check; I don't remember. :)
  40. Thanks BELLIN68. It is not too often that one finds something pretty and practical at the same time:)
  41. Thanks Newtimes. I think you are correct and it might be 835. But the last number is not legible. :)
  42. I took a photo from the back and - oh no! - the yellow dirt was there. Went back to clean a bit more, got rid of most of the yellow stuff, whatever it was, and took the last photo. But I also found ...
  43. Thanks a lot to nldionne, AmberRose, valentino97, PhilDavidAlexanderMorris, mustangtony, BELLIN68, and Moonstonelover21 :)
  44. Thanks Stillwater. I will take a photo of the back and post it tonight.
  45. Lovely piece! Great photos, too!
  46. I love the colour! It's so eye catching!
  47. Very interesting! :)
  48. Thanks everyone for your love and information. I started collecting porcelain; I still do but there is a space limitation. For that reason, I looked and found a new passion: jewelry, mostly costume....
  49. Many thanks also to Newtimes, mustangtony, PhilDavidAlexanderMorris, and nldionne :)
  50. Thanks davyd286. It's possible. It is remarkable how much better one can see details on the enlarged photos than with a magnifying glass! I'll keep that in mind next time I want to see something!
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