Russian Amber Room piece? (yea, Im out there..)

Cappy Z. · Apr 4, 2011

Russian Amber Room piece? (yea, I'm out there..)

$3.00. THREE USA dollars TODAY...Thrift shop.....

PASSED the magnet test. Gold beads? Absolutely Amber cabochons...and tiny faceted Citrine...

okay...I'm out there...but what do YOU think?

Thanks :icon_thumleft:

Cap Z.

strickman · Apr 5, 2011

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ok I'll start the bidding ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .25 !

Chug And Red · Apr 5, 2011

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:icon_thumleft:

Absolutely gorgeous piece, I would have bought it too!!!!!! :icon_thumright:

Red

Chug And Red · Apr 5, 2011

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2 thumbs up from Chug :icon_thumleft:

Great find And very Beautiful!!!!

Cappy Z. · Apr 6, 2011

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Well...I've spent hours hunting for anything even similar...nothing. I counted approx 100 faceted smaller stones possibly yellow Sapphire...or of course Citrine. I took my loupe and the Amber cabochons are real...they have particular matter in many of them.

I really would appreciate someone helping me ID this piece.

Thanks.

OldSowBreath · Apr 6, 2011

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Could be the Holy Grail. If so, worth some big bux on ebay.

Cappy Z. · Apr 6, 2011

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OldSowBreath said:
Could be the Holy Grail. If so, worth some big bux on ebay.

Lol. Yes it would be nice. However...I haven't made any headway in IDing it. Someone like yourself with an encyclopedia brain full of history might be able to assist in my search..if you had the inclination to do so.... :wink:

Chug And Red · Apr 6, 2011

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Have you seen any marks on it? Seems there should be some, I mean OMG look at how beautiful that bowl is, it must indeed be the Holy Grail! :notworthy:

Cappy Z. · Apr 6, 2011

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No marks of any kind...I spent hours mm by mm scanning...even with my loupe. I plan to have the metal tested tomorrow (Thursday). Although I do not think the band is gold it might be a mix. The cabs are definitely Amber..and the tiny faceted gems..who knows. All I can say is someone went through a lot of effort to complete it. I get the sense it is old...and I mean pre-1900's. Anyway..if anyone helps me..I will be generous.

Chug And Red · Apr 6, 2011

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:icon_scratch:

Cappy, can you please post a pic of the inside of the dish? Also, what are the dimensions of this little beauty? I know I'm asking alot of questions, but now I have something to do while I'm getting over my bad tooth being pulled, and waiting to see if I'm going to lose the one next to it. Anyway, Chug and I will be happy to look up what we can!!!!! :tongue3:

Red

ivan salis · Apr 6, 2011

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bring it to the treasure meeting on april 30th ---it would make a great chips and dip bowl :wink:

Cappy Z. · Apr 6, 2011

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ivan salis said:
bring it to the treasure meeting on april 30th ---it would make a great chips and dip bowl

I'd like to volunteer to get you your first batch of chip dip at the party, Ivan. 8)

strickman · Apr 6, 2011

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ok .50

desertfox · Apr 7, 2011

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Dang, Cappy, you don't do anything in a small way do you! What a Beautiful piece. I can see why it caught your eye. Russian Amber Room? You might be on to something there. Good luck on the IDing of it. Jackie's in the hospital again or I'd help you with your research on it..

Desertfox

diggummup · Apr 7, 2011

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The only thing I can add is one word. "crackle" and i'm not even sure about that. Can't find anything like it.
Is that a pontil mark I see on the bottom?

Cappy Z. · Apr 7, 2011

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diggummup said:
The only thing I can add is one word. "crackle" and i'm not even sure about that. Can't find anything like it.
Is that a pontil mark I see on the bottom?

Although very very smooth...it just might be. Almost imperceivable is what appears to be a mark that looks like a bent Q-tip...but obviously much much smaller. I'll post the results from the pawn shop later today. :icon_thumleft:

ivan salis · Apr 7, 2011

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pawn shop? -- naw -- i bid $1 dollar

Chug And Red · Apr 7, 2011

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:laughing9:

Ivan! Thats not fair!!!!! :headbang:

2.00!!!!!!!LOL :laughing7:

Red

ivan salis · Apr 7, 2011

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well since he bought it for $3 and has to mail it -- $4 and actual postage --man has to make a profiet

or he can bring it to the treasure hunters event on the 30th and get $4 from me and not have to mail it. :wink: