Posted 10 years ago
Caigan
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Evening all-
Saw this at a yard sale today and even though it's in rough shape, I thought it was interesting enough to bring home.
Measures 2.5" x 2"- c-clasp.
I tried to take pics that would show the almost metallic glow, but none of the pictures really show the rich silvery sheen.
No markings, though it looks like there was some sort of sticker on the back at one time or another... and I haven't cleaned it yet.
Did a little reading and comparing of photos online: reverse carved glass, intaglio, goofus glass... lots of new terms.
Since I am not positive exactly what method was used to create this, I dont know how to date it.
Thoughts?
Nice piece!
It is vitreous enamel on engraved silver (I think silver though no marks to be seen)
It is in chinese style which was the rage at the end of 19th.
Wow, I absolutely love it. Nice find...
Thank you kyratango - appreciate the information- very helpful!
DrFluffy- thanks, I love it too! The glow is so beautiful in the sunlight!
Thank you- seems I will be reading up on tsuiki-jippo this weekend!! I'm long overdue for an afternoon at the library... just nothing quite as good as thumbing through books, is there?
oldandsilly, you have a wonderful library of reference books, amazing IDs.
I may have to bounce a few of my unsolved threads up the page in the hopes you have a moment to take a look. :)
oldandsilly, I bounced four threads up with your name, they've gone down the page now, lol. You can find them by going to my page and looking for your name in the comments. Thank you, greatly appreciated. :)
Excuse the intrusion on your thread, Caigan. :)
May everything go well with your tests, oldandsilly.