My wife was born near Southend-On-Sea, being a Brit. It was a tourist spot, being at the end of the Thames estuary as flows out into the English Channel. It had a mile-long pier that people could go out on for scenic walks. After we married, I worked for the city council there before moving back to the States with my bride after about a year and a half, to complete my studies. One could buy little knickknacks like the little ambulance rather cheaply. We had a little bulldog about the same size and it had a similar hole on the bottom, no candy though. I think it was the way it was made in the mold.
The small 3 stone bezel set ring you found that said 18k plat, the plat stands for platinum which means the head or bezel that holds the stones is platinum. They do this on 18k yg rings because platinum is much more durable for holding the stones.
Exactly, in the c. 1840 , they would have used silver to set diamonds in white metal, diamonds look better in a white metal setting with yellow gold below, good detective work tracing the jeweler. I love the blue enamel work pieces too.🎉
I think those fish earrings are actually made from kingfisher feathers! I believe it's illegal to make those now because the Asian kingfisher was nearly wiped out in service of the jewellery trade, so you have something that's increasingly rare!
A few pieces of English jewellery there, the ring from Reading ( pronounced redding) the 9ct gate bracelet with lock, a staple in the 1980's, I still have my mums one. The bracelet with the red stones and the cross pattern was popular back then too. Was like a trip down memory lane. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
I see a UK gate bracelet there which is from the 60's I believe...my nan had a silver one and gave me a gold one in the 80's. The heart is just a clasp, there is not a key for that key hole, just cosmetic. ;)
Well done Alexander. You made some choices prior to purchase, rather than buying the whole kaboodle. Got some little treasures there . That second jewelry box is a little gem and the two watches are unique in their own ways. Hope you have a good following for the auction. 🥸
Hello again i have just finished watching the house clearouts you did i really wish you would do another but thats up to you please look up the dresden pieces because dresden can be really expensive. Good luck with everything. Just because its not 24 carrot gold doesn't mean it isn't solid because if its not plated its solid . 9ct is modern higher gold is mostly older.
The wooden box looks like camphor wood. My parents had one very similar from 1950's, which is now mine. It still has a very faint camphor smell, as it doesn't get opened very often.
Just watching along with your video and I had to pause the video. As for the first time since watching you, you’ve picked up something that’s from my home town… I live in Southend-on-sea in England. Not sure why it’s an ambulance ornament. But you wouldn’t put sweets in there. As back in them days the hard Candy would not fit in that hole haha. I think it’s just a nice trinket. Haha but that’s so cool. Well at least I hope it’s Southend-on-sea in England. Some cities in the UK are the same in America haha
The Austin Balsom Ring is 1941. The original owner (Edwin. S. Tanner) Was born in 1841, and he died in 1934. Austin Balsom (1869 - 1936). Note: His full name was W. Austin. Balsom.* Balsom acquired the store in 1911. Due to his death in 1936, the ring would have come from his shop, but from a different owner. From further research, Austin built up his jewelry enterprise so much that he acquired another jewelry shop. The Charle Cotterell Jewelry store, Friar Street. This shop was given to his son, Francis. A. Balsom. Balsom collapsed in his him and died that day in 1936. Further reading says that Francis was called to the RAF during WW2, Further research shows that he announced the store would be back open in '46. The store eventually declined to become a quickmart with Austin's name still on the building. The owners of the store would have been Francis. Your thing suggests that the store closed in '41-'42ish.
Hi alex, i live only a few miles from Southend-on-sea, aCity now a few miles up from the river Thames. You pronounce Reading as Redding, thats the English language for you! Xx
The 9kt bracelet is a design that still carries on today. Sometimes it's called hugs and kisses due to the X's and O's. The red stones are probably rhodolite garnets. Now days you can find that design in .925 silver, 10kt, 14kt, and higher kt gold depending on the stones used. Birthstones are the most common stones used today. I sold many of that design when I had my shop.
The Ambulance is one of many designs called crest ware. There are two main manufacturers, Willow like yours and Goss. They were collected as holiday mementos. I recall my mother having well over 100 of them.
Hi, Alex! I believe the bracelet with the “ Ruby” stones is actually a bracelet with Rhodolite Garnets. The magenta hue gives it away. Very pretty! Be well!
I was actually on the Chusan back in the 60's! We were traveling back to the US from the Philippines. How fun that you found a figurine from that ship!!!
You found some great pieces! As someone else mentioned, the PLAT on the ring stands for platinum (stone setting) rather than plated. Also, 9k does not necessarily indicate that a piece of jewellery is antique - it is still commonly used today in jewellery in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
My mom just gave me a dainty 18k white gold ring with 7 diamonds in it, that she bought at an auction. The appraisal papers have it appraised at overt $800. She gave me this on Mother's Day and it fits me perfectly.
The ornament from Southend on Sea is very collectable, they made hundreds of different styles . They were generally bought as gifts or mementos of where you stayed on holiday in the UK. Unsure if they were also sold abroad though. Love that tiny ring in the unusual box, you made me burst out laughing Alex when you said Reading, it's actually pronounced Redding. I know, its our weird british language. 😂😂😂
William Austin Balsom moved to Reading, Berkshire from Jersey in 1890, gained experience in the jewellery trade. Married the jewellers daughter and took over the business. I live in Reading and love it when I see local products across the world.
I believe the bird with the odd neck position is not a peacock. The colour of the pin and earrings are Peacock Blue but are both Asian figures, the lovely articulating Koi fish and the Heron were often featured in art for hundreds of yrs. Hope this helps. I love a good look thru other people's old jewel boxes.
I have a ring almost identical to the one with the missing Center Diamond…..mine is 18ct Mine Cut Diamonds, made in Melbourne Australia by well known jeweller in 1908……
In 1911, Balsom took over the jewellery shop at 14 King Street of Edwin S. Tanner (1841-1934) , who had become blind. Balsom built up the business ('The Home of Value') into 'one of the best known in the jewellery trade in the county' (Reading Standard, 19 June 1936
LOVE mixed stuff like this. My fingers are just itching to sort, ohh and ahhh over it all. Costume cheap or fancy expensive doesn't matter, this is pure fun!
Did I see the meissen cross swords on the porcelain sailors? Someone may have already identified it. Great video. I do miss your house clearance though
My guess on the red stones in the bracelet would be garnets, the colour fits and I think the price of garnets would make sense in that piece more than rubies!^^
I collect mortuary memorabilia, and I have a carved, wooden box very much like yours. Mine originally held a metal box with the cremains of a rather famous U.S. naval admiral.
I have a hunch that Elephant wood carving with Brass trim is from the Kingdom of Thailand, (Siam) I saw something like it at an Exhibition in the 80's.
Hi from Ontario . I was on a training course in Dresden in 2001 . we were taken to the Meissen factory for a visit that pottery is very expensive, those sailor figurine's might be worth a few buck's
I love those articulated fish! So pretty and vibrant colour too! I would guess Garnet for the gold bracelet, very similar to my own! Lovely collection there, reminded me of going through my grandmother's jewellery box
That gold ring with the insurance is more than likely 1941. This makes sense when you consider that was war time in England. Also, if it is British gold then the essay mark should not only give you the location it was made but also the date
Always fun to see what you find, Alex! Really cool how viewers know information for further details too! I don't understand the fish made out of peacock feathers though.
Alex, Could the red bracelet be Garnet, Jan birthstone? I have a ton of costum jewelry that was my Mamaw's. Where could I take it to see if it's worth anything? Great video. 😊
Alexander - I always shake my head and smile when you go through a jewelry haul, because you often forget to grab your loop before you start going through the jewelry. I think that is part of your ADD. It would be so much easier for you if you tried to remember to bring your loop, diamond tester, and all the rest of your tools before you start looking through your jewelry hauls. :)
Hey Alex, have a pocket watch that requires a key that was my dad's grandfather's watch. (Dad was born in '34, only date I know.) It is silver in colour, and very plain. Feels like it has been over wound. Have you encountered a watch with a similar issue? Typically, what sort of repair costs do you encounter? (I'm in Ottawa, I know there will be regional differences, just looking ballpark.) Love the videos. Keep on keepin' on.
That blue flower brooch is Coalport very valuable
My wife was born near Southend-On-Sea, being a Brit. It was a tourist spot, being at the end of the Thames estuary as flows out into the English Channel. It had a mile-long pier that people could go out on for scenic walks. After we married, I worked for the city council there before moving back to the States with my bride after about a year and a half, to complete my studies. One could buy little knickknacks like the little ambulance rather cheaply. We had a little bulldog about the same size and it had a similar hole on the bottom, no candy though. I think it was the way it was made in the mold.
The small 3 stone bezel set ring you found that said 18k plat, the plat stands for platinum which means the head or bezel that holds the stones is platinum. They do this on 18k yg rings because platinum is much more durable for holding the stones.
In the US there's an abbreviation usually PB that means plumb. That means it's cast straight from gold bars etc and not other jewelry melted down.
Exactly, in the c. 1840 , they would have used silver to set diamonds in white metal, diamonds look better in a white metal setting with yellow gold below, good detective work tracing the jeweler. I love the blue enamel work pieces too.🎉
I think those fish earrings are actually made from kingfisher feathers! I believe it's illegal to make those now because the Asian kingfisher was nearly wiped out in service of the jewellery trade, so you have something that's increasingly rare!
Thanks for sharing!
Love these kind f videos with lot of background and history in it. Thank you Alexander
Crossed swords of the Dresden Company, quite popular at one time.
I could spend all day untangling jewelry.
A few pieces of English jewellery there, the ring from Reading ( pronounced redding) the 9ct gate bracelet with lock, a staple in the 1980's, I still have my mums one. The bracelet with the red stones and the cross pattern was popular back then too. Was like a trip down memory lane. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
Oh oh oh !! That black Asian jewelry box, my mother had that exactly the same. Blew my mind when you pulled it out…
I've got a set of Japanese nesting boxes that look similar, bought late '60s by a friend at the time.
I see a UK gate bracelet there which is from the 60's I believe...my nan had a silver one and gave me a gold one in the 80's. The heart is just a clasp, there is not a key for that key hole, just cosmetic. ;)
A traditional 21st birthday gift at that time. I have one that is quite a bit heavier and rarely worn. The lock clasp is pretty annoying.
Interesting items. Thanks!
Well done Alexander. You made some choices prior to purchase, rather than buying the whole kaboodle. Got some little treasures there . That second jewelry box is a little gem and the two watches are unique in their own ways. Hope you have a good following for the auction. 🥸
Let’s get this out onto a tray, nice.
Hello again i have just finished watching the house clearouts you did i really wish you would do another but thats up to you please look up the dresden pieces because dresden can be really expensive. Good luck with everything. Just because its not 24 carrot gold doesn't mean it isn't solid because if its not plated its solid . 9ct is modern higher gold is mostly older.
darker red stone could be garnet.
I was thinking garnet too
Absolutely love the tiny pocket watch. What a fun episode, Alex. I also love how your viewers have offered helpful hints and suggestions.🎉
Thanks Alex ❤
The red stones in the gold bracelet will most likely be garnet.
The wooden box looks like camphor wood. My parents had one very similar from 1950's, which is now mine. It still has a very faint camphor smell, as it doesn't get opened very often.
My Dad brought one home for my Mom when he was in Korea during the war. (that last Jewelry box)
The ring from -41, the closing button of the case gives it away, I don't think that kind of button was patented befor the 1900s.
Just watching along with your video and I had to pause the video. As for the first time since watching you, you’ve picked up something that’s from my home town… I live in Southend-on-sea in England. Not sure why it’s an ambulance ornament. But you wouldn’t put sweets in there. As back in them days the hard Candy would not fit in that hole haha. I think it’s just a nice trinket. Haha but that’s so cool. Well at least I hope it’s Southend-on-sea in England. Some cities in the UK are the same in America haha
Dresden ceramics are collectable and somewhat valuable
Many times rubies will glow under black light. Could be a way to check?
My initial thought was lab grown Rubies. They also will glow under UV light.
The bracelet, maybe Rubilite (pink tourmaline) and 9k is definitely made in England?
The two ceramic sailors. Could they be 1930's or earlier, not 1950's? German products in the 50's were marked as West Germany or East Germany.
The ambulance is a military item. Various items made to raise funds for the 2nd World War.
Are the Disney pins going in the auction? If so will it be by themselves or with a bag of stuff?
Is the town reading in uk pronounced Redding
Old watch worth 500 in scrap gold 😂
22:29 lab created rubies
The Austin Balsom Ring is 1941. The original owner (Edwin. S. Tanner) Was born in 1841, and he died in 1934. Austin Balsom (1869 - 1936). Note: His full name was W. Austin. Balsom.* Balsom acquired the store in 1911. Due to his death in 1936, the ring would have come from his shop, but from a different owner. From further research, Austin built up his jewelry enterprise so much that he acquired another jewelry shop. The Charle Cotterell Jewelry store, Friar Street. This shop was given to his son, Francis. A. Balsom. Balsom collapsed in his him and died that day in 1936. Further reading says that Francis was called to the RAF during WW2, Further research shows that he announced the store would be back open in '46. The store eventually declined to become a quickmart with Austin's name still on the building. The owners of the store would have been Francis. Your thing suggests that the store closed in '41-'42ish.
Also, the town is pronounced "redding", not "reeding".
Hi alex, i live only a few miles from Southend-on-sea, aCity now a few miles up from the river Thames. You pronounce Reading as Redding, thats the English language for you! Xx
Yes they say there's over seventy accents of the English language. Thirty four in the UK alone.
Hi marilyn I am from Southend to x
I'm glad you picked up on how he said Reading, too. I live in its twinned city of Reading, Pennsylvania.
Meissen 'Dresden' has cross swords very collectable if not fake
I absolutely thought you were going to say “ I might have to try my magic trick of getting….. “ “Melissa to take a look “ 😄😄
😂 I thought the same!
The 9kt bracelet is a design that still carries on today. Sometimes it's called hugs and kisses due to the X's and O's. The red stones are probably rhodolite garnets. Now days you can find that design in .925 silver, 10kt, 14kt, and higher kt gold depending on the stones used. Birthstones are the most common stones used today. I sold many of that design when I had my shop.
I was thinking garnet too
Alex you are my favourite pirate on RUclips 😀😀
The Ambulance is one of many designs called crest ware. There are two main manufacturers, Willow like yours and Goss. They were collected as holiday mementos. I recall my mother having well over 100 of them.
The black enamel box plays music. I inherited the exact same.e box from my great grandmother, which has led to my collecting 20 more of them.
Hi, Alex! I believe the bracelet with the “ Ruby” stones is actually a bracelet with Rhodolite Garnets. The magenta hue gives it away. Very pretty! Be well!
Possibly garnets in bracelet.
Those articulated fish pieces are really collectable
That woman’s watch is beautiful 😍
I was actually on the Chusan back in the 60's! We were traveling back to the US from the Philippines. How fun that you found a figurine from that ship!!!
You found some great pieces! As someone else mentioned, the PLAT on the ring stands for platinum (stone setting) rather than plated. Also, 9k does not necessarily indicate that a piece of jewellery is antique - it is still commonly used today in jewellery in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
My mom just gave me a dainty 18k white gold ring with 7 diamonds in it, that she bought at an auction. The appraisal papers have it appraised at overt $800.
She gave me this on Mother's Day and it fits me perfectly.
I love the jewelry episodes!!!
After seeing that tiny knife, that's not a knife, this is a knife (produces a machete-Crocodile Dundee)
Never get tiered of laughing at that line.:D
The ornament from Southend on Sea is very collectable, they made hundreds of different styles . They were generally bought as gifts or mementos of where you stayed on holiday in the UK. Unsure if they were also sold abroad though. Love that tiny ring in the unusual box, you made me burst out laughing Alex when you said Reading, it's actually pronounced Redding. I know, its our weird british language. 😂😂😂
William Austin Balsom moved to Reading, Berkshire from Jersey in 1890, gained experience in the jewellery trade. Married the jewellers daughter and took over the business. I live in Reading and love it when I see local products across the world.
Considering 3 pound 15 D was quite a sum in 1941, Seems to have been superior quality.
That's awesome 👌 thanks for sharing
It is pronounced Red-ing and Reading, if I'm not mistaken?
@@alwynvorster3447Yes, while is spelled Reading it’s pronounced Redding.
I believe the bird with the odd neck position is not a peacock. The colour of the pin and earrings are Peacock Blue but are both Asian figures, the lovely articulating Koi fish and the Heron were often featured in art for hundreds of yrs. Hope this helps. I love a good look thru other people's old jewel boxes.
Is it a pelican?
@@Liz-sn1mmpelicans have bigger bills than that x
It’s always fun to watch you go through jewelry boxes!
I have a ring almost identical to the one with the missing Center Diamond…..mine is 18ct Mine Cut Diamonds, made in Melbourne Australia by well known jeweller in 1908……
The tiny knife:
STAY BACK! DON'T MAKE ME USE THIS!
You are looking younger today.
Isn’t Melissa your in-house costume jewelry expert?
That watch bracelet is beautiful! I wouldn't mind that myself...
OMG, I love those fish earrings 😍
The deep red stones in the bracelet could be garnets?
The gold ring is 18k gold with a platinum top, from 1941.
The ring certificate is written with a fountain pen. Reading is pronounced "Red-ing". Interesting video, as always, Alex!
In 1911, Balsom took over the jewellery shop at 14 King Street of Edwin S. Tanner (1841-1934) , who had become blind. Balsom built up the business ('The Home of Value') into 'one of the best known in the jewellery trade in the county' (Reading Standard, 19 June 1936
LOVE mixed stuff like this. My fingers are just itching to sort, ohh and ahhh over it all. Costume cheap or fancy expensive doesn't matter, this is pure fun!
Did I see the meissen cross swords on the porcelain sailors? Someone may have already identified it. Great video. I do miss your house clearance though
My guess on the red stones in the bracelet would be garnets, the colour fits and I think the price of garnets would make sense in that piece more than rubies!^^
fountain pen, not a quill pen!!! 1941 and the area of London is Reading pronounced redding.
A simple yet exciting haul...thanks for the entertainment!
My dad brought home a jewelry box like the little black one for my mom. From Japan, I think.
Fabulous finds.. Thanks for taking us with you..
I have a watch very similar to the ladies one. From Birks around 1975.
I collect mortuary memorabilia, and I have a carved, wooden box very much like yours. Mine originally held a metal box with the cremains of a rather famous U.S. naval admiral.
Some interesting pieces there . Saw a few things from my youth. Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤
Love all the brooches!
On the little insurance certificate with the ring the address says Reading which is said Redding ❤
The two sailors could be from Meissen according to the mark
Bro the stones in that bracelet look like garnets.
That is a beautiful little watch I think with a little TLC that would look wonderful
Cool finds!
I have a hunch that Elephant wood carving with Brass trim is from the Kingdom of Thailand,
(Siam) I saw something like it at an Exhibition in the 80's.
love when you get jewellery ❤
The red clay figure is the devil, popular pop art of the 1950’s as I recall.
Love this!!! Very interesting stuff 🎉
Glad you enjoyed!
The case for the 3 stone ring has a snap closer on it. I believe the snap was not widely used until after 1885.
lol that would make a good lure
Hi from Ontario . I was on a training course in Dresden in 2001 . we were taken to the Meissen factory for a visit that pottery is very expensive, those sailor figurine's might be worth a few buck's
Very cool!
I love those articulated fish! So pretty and vibrant colour too! I would guess Garnet for the gold bracelet, very similar to my own! Lovely collection there, reminded me of going through my grandmother's jewellery box
I love the jewelry box finds! As you mentioned, there is always a good find in there somewhere!
The RING IN THE CASE with the Printing on the Inside Material would say much more modern!
I have a black jewelry box like that one. Mine is musical, I think yours looks like it is too. Mine for the central tray has a bridge.
Great finds!
That gold ring with the insurance is more than likely 1941. This makes sense when you consider that was war time in England.
Also, if it is British gold then the essay mark should not only give you the location it was made but also the date
Garnet stone
Always fun to see what you find, Alex! Really cool how viewers know information for further details too! I don't understand the fish made out of peacock feathers though.
Alex, did you put the tiny knife aside to pull out later for your kids, saying "stay back, I have a knife!" C'mon Alexander, tell the truth!
Alex, Could the red bracelet be Garnet, Jan birthstone? I have a ton of costum jewelry that was my Mamaw's. Where could I take it to see if it's worth anything? Great video. 😊
Was the pin with the 600 Club a bowling pin? By the way, did you find the fork and spoon to go with the knife?
I have a red enamel box just like the black one. It also plays music.
Reading is pronounced redding , it is a town in Berkshire UK , about 30 miles to the west of London , Didcot is in Oxfordshire
Thanks - when he said it, I mentally went "wait, is that how you pronounce 'Reading,'" but I doubted my memory.
Someone could trace the woman who owned it, on Ancestry.
Alexander - I always shake my head and smile when you go through a jewelry haul, because you often forget to grab your loop before you start going through the jewelry. I think that is part of your ADD. It would be so much easier for you if you tried to remember to bring your loop, diamond tester, and all the rest of your tools before you start looking through your jewelry hauls. :)
Hey Alex, have a pocket watch that requires a key that was my dad's grandfather's watch. (Dad was born in '34, only date I know.) It is silver in colour, and very plain. Feels like it has been over wound. Have you encountered a watch with a similar issue? Typically, what sort of repair costs do you encounter? (I'm in Ottawa, I know there will be regional differences, just looking ballpark.)
Love the videos. Keep on keepin' on.
That bracelet looks like it may be rhodolite garnets, if it's real.
Nice haul Alex!!