however we believe strongly that is not genuine Bloodstone and perhaps the original had been lost or damaged and whomever owned this lovely piece had a replacement made of ‘imitation’ Bloodstone which we believe to be a resin compound of some description
Gorgeous original antique Locket
This quality ring is all marked for Robert Pringle and Sons
this is a peculiarity of the shell
8 GramsMARKSTwo hallmarks (touch stamps) to each Shepherds hook fittings
Vintage 9ct Gold ‘Etui’ / Thimble Case By Philip Kydd Ltd. - London Hallmarks 1987 however we believe strongly thatSuperb 9ct solid gold egg shaped Etui or Thimble case, or Pill box? crafted by Philip Kydd Ltd., quite possibly a bespoke commission piece. Egg shaped, with engine turned pattern to top and bottom with highly polished rims and top and bottom terminals. Hinged to open, revealing a highly polished interior, to which a small Thimble, or treasured momento could reside, or perhaps as occurred to us, this wonderful solid gold objet dart could be repurposed