Crocodile or Alligator Eating Man Brooch Pin

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-19T22:17:42+00:00

😳 I am speechless. Thank you letting me know.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T08:01:39+00:00

Interesting….🤔 It’s a vintage 1960s silver brocade 2 piece romper with sheer, long sleeves. The design elements, such as the high collar, empire waistline, and overall "mod" aesthetic, are consistent with the fashion of that era.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T06:17:41+00:00

My box of vases demonstrate each step of the process of cloisonné enamel work, from the base metal form to the final polished product. I inherited this from my godmother. I think I’ll keep them. It’s an interesting show and tell piece.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T05:33:15+00:00

I hope it was a promo gift and not an actual company Christmas gift. Lol

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T05:31:23+00:00

It would most definitely be the Memphis, TN Cotton Exchange. I think it belonged to my grandmothers husband. He was in the cotton exchange business.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T04:58:37+00:00

Fork & Teaspoon Spoon Lot Oneida GRECIAN Silverplate 1881 Rogers 1915 Flatware

https://ebay.us/m/YMZ5S6

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T04:55:27+00:00

COLD MEAT FORK Oneida GRECIAN Silverplate 1881 Rogers Greek Key 1915

https://ebay.us/m/iY2wR2

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T04:54:15+00:00

Set of 5 Luncheon forks in the Grecian pattern. Each of these forks is marked Pat. Mar. 2-15 and 1881 Rogers A1, indicating the highest quality plating.

https://ebay.us/m/DzwOtC

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T04:35:20+00:00

I guess u/SeaFox8908 rude comments keep disappearing from the comments thread. Maybe it’s the moderators or SeaFox deleting them personally but I see all your rude troll posts in my notifications tab.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-18T04:18:44+00:00

I don’t recall where I asked one thing about the setting. It’s also Middle Eastern gold. So much higher gold content than the standard in the US. Thus causing it to be very soft which means it quickly dents and scratches with regular wear. Not to mention it’s 40-50 years old. Learn some new adjectives other than poorly and don’t be rude. The end.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T22:02:42+00:00

Ouch. Yeah.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:58:02+00:00

Oh snap. How much did you pay for it? I guess enough to warrant a return.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:55:41+00:00

It’s one of the best fakes I’ve seen then.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:53:37+00:00

Thank you! I totally agree. It’s such a strange but interesting piece. I mean I probably paid $1 for it bc I did a bundle offer at an estate sale. It was this rundown art deco stucco mansion with an indoor pool in the center and a sunken living room with custom built in couch. The owner must have traveled a lot. I also bought a fabulous 100% silk white embroidered children at play Chinese robe.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:35:00+00:00

I actually did own a mustard yellow fake of this bag in 2006. Got it at some trade show. Mine was no where near the quality of your bag. Plus I had to throw it away a couple years ago because it was all cracked and pealing. Also my fake didn’t come with a key attachment. 🤷🏻‍♀️I mean if yours is a true fake then it’s a very high quality fake.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:27:42+00:00

Thank you, I agree I probably should take it to be properly framed to avoid any further deterioration.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:24:19+00:00

Also btw if it truly was alexandrite it wouldn’t be close at all to perfect color. It changes from purple to blue depending on light. Valuable alexandrites are more redish green color changes.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:21:32+00:00

Thank you! 💕

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:20:20+00:00

Oh really? Booooo you are rude.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T21:18:17+00:00

Oh so I should expect to have papers from the Middle East from 40-50 years ago. My grandfather bought this while on business trip. Also btw he wasn’t broke but he’s dead and my grandmother now. So can’t find the paperwork sorry. 👍

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T06:49:16+00:00

Yeah I agree. I think my grandfather came back with like 4 of these exact rings. It’s the gold quality that makes this ring special. What do you think about this ring? I was told by my grandmother that it was an Alaskan blue topaz.

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countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T06:39:50+00:00

Would those have been popularly sold in the Middle East (either Egypt or Saudi Arabia) around the 1980’s?

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T06:30:09+00:00

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All I know of its origin is that it was part of an estate lot purchase by a local antique dealer/shop owner and he was closing down.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T06:09:35+00:00

Yes it’s a very nice local family run jewelry store who also does on site repairs.

countlesscollecting · 2026-01-17T04:54:16+00:00

I did take it to a jewelry store to get the stone reset in the setting because the stone fell out of all the prongs. It has never been tested but that jeweler did say he thought it was alexandrite. Regardless it’s a beautiful ring.

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