(((Hugs))) - Sharon
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Antique finds for some jewelry
While we were in NC I stopped by plenty of galleries, antiques stores, and flea markets. These were all found in different places. One shop was a wealth of coins and old chandelier parts. I regret not buying a large jailers key I saw. They had a basket full of those (about 5-8 inches long and heavy!). There was also an interesting basket of old lead bullets shot during the civil war. They were incredible and I just couldn't think of when I'd get to designing a setting so I didn't get any - but should have. There were boxes and boxes of these old photos but these two just tickled me - and I could have chosen dozens more. So, my haul was limited to two crystal pieces which I was going to use the tops for some large mixed up earrings - the coins (soviet in nature - I think), the photos which I should scan and reprint before using them, and an old Trifari necklace which I was going to cannibalize for earring and necklace parts. I could have come home with a suitcase full but was so trying hard to behave. Currently I'm working on a small batch of earrings I'm calling "Summer Snipets". As soon as they are assembled I'll get pictures for you.
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2 comments:
Looks fun and interesting, Sharon!
Very cool finds! Have fun creating with them :)
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