10-24-2017 09:32 PM
I just tried posting this...in the wrong group. (yeesh) Anyway, this is the weekly posting of the goodies. Keep the images smaller to speed loading and as always no live auction pictures.
The first is a sterling and green glass men's ring, off to its new owner. The second image is Hopi sterling from Guy Josytewa; it has his mark. The third isn't jewelry; it's miniature service pieces from a child's or doll china set. It even includes the soup tureen.
10-25-2017 07:31 AM
I'm home from work today getting a new heater $$$$$$. It's only money. Lots of it! Anyway, I couldn't leave this pretty guilloche, blue enamel and rhinestone set on the table at a yardsale the other day:
A couple other pieces spotted at the yardsales. This one is signed ART.
Not signed, but very similar to a Miriam Haskell brooch:
10-25-2017 10:16 AM
Dream ,
Those are all gorgeous ! I wanna come up there and go to yardsales sooooo bad . The yardsales here are depressing . Sorry about having to shell out $$$ for the heater but good that you are getting it now . Just in time .
Mermaid 🐳
10-25-2017 11:10 AM
Eve, love the child's tea set! And I wouldn't have passed on the enamel set either Dream, in fact we might have had to wrestle. Waves at Mermaid. So I am still setting here working with bees. Started singing "What's The Buzz, Tell Me What's Happening" ah memories. Anyone remember it .... without looking it up? Anyway for your looking enjoyment ... three of the Joan Rivers' Four Season Bees:
Unfortunately, there was no Summer. But since I live in Texas, I can live with that! LOL
10-25-2017 11:28 AM - edited 10-25-2017 11:31 AM
Sandy, I know every word to "Jesus Christ Superstar". Yes, memories . I guarantee you won't get stung by any of your bees! Mermaid, wish I could say that every yardsale is a treasure trove, but you really have to dig deep and put in your time to find the diamonds in the rough. I leave Saturday mornings at 7 and don't get home until about 2. I'll go out on Fridays and Sundays too if there are any good looking ones. I also hand out my card at every yardsale whether there's jewelry or not. It's out there. You just have to work for it .
Here's a close-up of the necklace and pins detail:
10-25-2017 11:33 AM
10-25-2017 11:39 AM
I live near the Bucks County Playhouse, and would see it every Easter. I dated "Judas" in my younger days. When I brought him home to meet my parents, he sang every word of it. I was laughing so hard at my parents sitting politely listening to this long-haired dude singing an entire opera in our living room! My kids grew up with it and love it, too .
10-25-2017 01:03 PM
Wow .....Joan's seasonal bees are so detailed and beautiful . I've never seen those , I've seen JR bees but not the seasons , how cool and yes Lol Sandy ....you will definitely be ok without Summer down in Texas .
I would love to go with you on Saturdays Dream !!! You are right I need to put more effort into yardsales . I never got cards printed . Sigh ....I admire your hard work and super great taste . It shows in your finds .
I may not be the best at sales but I did have some luck while shelling & shark tooth hunting recently and Dream ....I didn't even have a metal detector !!!
Mermaid 🐳
10-25-2017 01:12 PM
My sweetie had just found a pretty large tooth and I was searching in shallow water about knee deep when something bright caught my eye . When I saw the golden yellow flash I thought that looks real . When I fished it out of the water and felt the heavy weight I thought this is real . Here it is .........
I might start another thread to see what y'all think about my lucky find .
Mermaid 🐳
10-25-2017 02:04 PM
Holy mackeral, mermaid! Unbelieveable find, without a detector no less! Newer family crest ring. At one time they were used as wax seals. There are sites where you can look up the symbols and come up with a name. Looks good as gold . What a fantastic find! Congratulations!
10-25-2017 02:53 PM
10-25-2017 03:47 PM
Love the mock diamond and moonstone brooch. Wouldn't it be lovely if it was the real thing either with monstones or opals. Jillain.
10-25-2017 03:49 PM
10-25-2017 03:56 PM
Thanks, Jillain! It sure would be wonderful if the stones were genuine. I was surprised to see it signed ART. It's not usually their style.