$2 per gram
on the big stuff like cuffs, biker rings etc. the gram weight made the cost of the piece painful.
after I found the “1st Easter egg” in zip bag #1 the math was in my favor with the smalls.
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this little guy from zip bag 1 got separated from the rest of the family.
at 1.6 grams he don’t take up much space.
Prerogatives Genuine Leather Bracelets and Sterling Silver Charms Box Set by Shubes
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I found this piece early in the 2 hour dig of zip bag 1
4.7 grams so not too painful if legit. thoughts & opinions are welcome
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Digging through that sterling scrap would’ve kept me busy for hours, too!
Taking handfuls home to polish world be so fun!
I’m like a little kid when I see boxes/trays of shiny stuff at a sale.
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The sunface hallmark tells us the artist was a member of the Hopi Silvercraft Guild which started in 1949. I do not recognize the other hallmark. Earlier artists did not use texture on the inner design so maybe it is mid century?
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A word of warning @Steve; this is what that can turn into 
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typing and working a mouse 8 to 12 hours a day could lead to some serious carpal tunnel tennis elbow & rotator joint issues all on the same day
did some research on the penguin pin “handwrought by Temming”
https://localwiki.org/hsl/Martin_Koop
https://localwiki.org/hsl/Betty_Koop
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Ooh, I luv all your charm bracelets!! They’re fabulous. I “created” my puffy heart charm bracelets, vintage travel charm bracelets, and others, in the same way. I see at least 2 (shield shape) travel charms in the right-side column, 3rd bracelet from top. This was an addictive activity ~ I had to wean away from it, lol.
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Great Adirondack history. Quite collectible.
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Too late of a warning for me, I’m afraid. I like your mushroom charm. Another one of my hobbies.
@Steve…interesting story about how the Koops met and where they learned their silversmithing.
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He is adorable!! And huge mushrooms. I don’t like to eat shrooms, but those are very cool looking for sure.
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Thanks @Zia. Have you ever tried morels cooked in butter with a bit of garlic? Yum
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I have not, but garlic and butter make everything better
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I heartily agree with that hobby @nanc9354 . I haven’t had much luck locally. Only a few pop up in the yard now and then. I do have some great garlic getting ready.
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Those are giant morels.
I make a morel omlet at times. Morels, asparagus and ramps
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I found a few across the creek and around Elkhart lake. Ooohhh…nothing like fresh garlic. I have some too but won’t be ready for a few weeks. I must be north of you.
@fernwood …that sounds delicious. I should try that. I find a few wild ramps in the woods.
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this one held strong at the 10K acid. stone is chipped
0.7 grams total with the silver bale.
dozen eggs still on layaway 
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Definitely look European. Can you make out any marks? I think I see an “A” in the first mark.
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the mark is pretty much toasted on this one at any angle & magnification.
again no biggie at about $1.32 worth of giggles
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It looks like a well worn child’s birthstone ring.
Green glass, most likely.
It would be a fun pinky ring!
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