Victorian Silverplated Passionflower MugLovely, late 19th century silverplated mug with a wonderful passionflower motif, stamped James W. Tufts, Boston. Condition is very good save for some wear to the metal around the rim and some wearing away of the silver. Refer to photos.

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This is the second of two antique moth specimens I purchased from another dealer who found them in a bible from the 1920s along with pressed flowers

late 20th century vintage Orthodox cross pendant on an 18” steel chain

Presented as found in its original frame

The record dates to 1975 & features the untrained Frances Vantassel singing church songs

but never one with an assemblage under a glass panel

measures about 22” long

The piece has a few flaws: A chip at the base & the basket is missing its handle

and a crochet tool

It’s made of simple base metal with paste jewels

but Victorian women crafted floral bouquets and wreaths from every conceivable material: Leather

There’s an amusing tale about a girl who takes shelter in a Hearse House during a thunder storm