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More telsums

Posted by Betty on October 5, 2013 at 1:07pm
Six telsums (two of them used as focals in necklaces). Mostly high silver content, round one gilded. One of the squares ones is unusual. It has a tube rather than loops attached for stringing. Does anyone know more about their respective origins.
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  • Eva Baby October 5, 2013 at 1:39pm

    They are just lovely!!!  They do look like good silver!  I was just taking a photo of my gilded telsums.. but do not know if it is ok. If yes, I will add it somewhere here........ Help (you may smile) - I am telsum-addicted!

    Yes, the square one at left is quite unusual! (very dainty beautiful Detail work!) I like them all. Also the round one is very Special!

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