Ruckdee
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I can confirm having seen many examples of this exact kind of replica.
In fact, some years ago, it was quite common to see this glass ball in the flea markets of my country, sometimes with metallic stand or in one case I saw it with wings. Obviously, someone must have been actively producing and distributing them.
The seashell presentation is interesting though.
Ruckdee
An unusual find amongst a shell collection
My youngest daughter married this past weekend. A large house was rented for the family of the groom and bride. In the dining room, atop a bookshelf, in a most unassuming collection of beach shells, driftwood and rocks lay this Omega. Can you tell me anyt...
Good to see you back, Helen! Nice to hear . . .
. . . the family's expanding - that's always good news. Re the Omega: it's not authentic, not any part of it. My guess is that someone found a discarded replica, and thought it would add character to the display. Best, Art
It's so nice to hear from you Art
Someone showed amazing creativity by placing this timepiece amongst the seashells. It was a fun find even if it was a replica. I was in Massachusetts for a month leading up to my daughters wedding and had a wonderful time. Maybe I'll post some of the phot...
I can confirm having seen many examples of this exact kind of replica.
In fact, some years ago, it was quite common to see this glass ball in the flea markets of my country, sometimes with metallic stand or in one case I saw it with wings. Obviously, someone must have been actively producing and distributing them. The seashe...
You saw one with wings?
Maybe the shell collection alluded to sea treasure and the one with wings as a reminder that time fly's. Warmly, Helen
