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Title: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: Roxy on August 18, 2013, 09:45:38 AM

I inherited these gold and crystal grapes along with a bunch of other items some of are which are valuable and others are just pretty or fun. I want to know if they are swaroski crystals, and real gold. I didn't see a mark but i don't really know what i am looking for or where to look? They are very heavy and sit on a mirror. Swarvoski or not i would like to know more about them. Maker, Age, Value and how to care for and clean them them. Thank you for any info or help you can provide.

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: mart on August 18, 2013, 11:02:29 AM

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2515068

Here you go !! 

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: Roxy on August 18, 2013, 11:32:27 AM

those are very similar to mine, however mine is twice the size weight and number of grapes..

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: mart on August 18, 2013, 12:09:45 PM

Since the leaves and such are the same you can assume they were made by the same company !!  Especially since the company didn`t put their mark on them !! They usually had more than one size in decorative objects whoever made them !!

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: Roxy on August 18, 2013, 12:28:20 PM

ok cool, the link was for an auction back in 2006, is the market similar now?

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: mart on August 18, 2013, 02:43:12 PM

Market is not good for much of anything right now !! Give me a while and I will see if I can find anything recent !!  Got to go feed the horses first !!

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: Roxy on August 18, 2013, 03:15:05 PM

Awesome thank you for your help. Will you come over and feed my family while your at it so that i don't have to cook dinner? lol  :D

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: mart on August 18, 2013, 04:13:46 PM

I love to cook as long as its comfort food,,just country cooking !!  We had pot roast !!

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: Roxy on August 18, 2013, 04:32:38 PM

That is what I usually make on on Sunday, but I slept in and didn't get it in the crockpot soon enough. Lol I guess burgers and veggies from my garden will have to do.

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: mart on August 18, 2013, 05:41:04 PM

 Neat !!  I have two good size gardens !!  Getting ready now for fall planting !!

?Have you looked on the crystals for Swarovski`s name ??

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: Roxy on August 18, 2013, 06:19:29 PM

Yes, and I can't find any markings.

Title: Re: *** Gold and SWAROVSKI Crystal Grapes***
Post by: mart on August 18, 2013, 07:05:15 PM

http://www.ebay.com/clp/used-swarovski-paperweights/2750?query=Condition%3AUsed

Scroll down here and you will find your grapes !!  It says retired pattern so price here may be close to value today !! Still,,unless you find some that actually sold you can`t be sure !!