A member in Australia has this Fums Up Touch Wood Charm she is willing to sell. There are rarely local charms down under so I thought it might save shipping for one of the Australian members to buy it, but if you are willing to pay the shipping she’ll send it anywhere. you can contact […]
Vintage 14K Gold Mechancial Carousel
Clockwork automatons and mechanicals were a great fancy of the wealthy, toys for adults as well as children to delight in as early as the 15th century. We know that Marie Antoinette had a collection, and of course Faberge made them famous in the 1800’s as the obsession of the Tsar. These were a combination […]
For the Goth in all of us
But frankly this little locket is a bit too gruesome for me – click here to see Almost surely Victorian, you really have to ask yourself ‘What WERE they thinking?’ Listed as ‘Unusual Vintage Opening Teeth Silver Locket Pendant’ I can’t help wondering what story lies behind this one. The Victorians were very big on […]
My New Halloween Bracelet
This is an interesting concept, I saw a friend’s design and had her do one for me, it combines vintage and new charms, gold sterling, bakelite, celluloid, Czechoslovakian glass – you name it if we like it on it goes. This sucker redefines wrist ruffle. In the post below you can see what I started […]