Although it is nearly impossible to provide the exact date of creation without a date stamp or written documentation one can perform due diligence in other ways. Although there are many ways to date Vintage Jewelry I will mention a few that we use: For Brooches, aside from “Makers Marks” usually stamped on the back of brooch, we look at the clasp which is one of the best ways to date a brooch. With almost all Vintage Jewelry the materials and techniques of construction are very revealing. Naturally there is a wealth of knowledge at one’s fingertips online, we utilize many of these available sources.

I do both commercial and residential Wall Murals as well as Individual, and Pet Portraits. I also create hand painted Driftwood (ocean scenes), hand painted Sea Shells. I also hand paint Antiques, furniture, watering cans , River Rocks etc.All of my art will soon be available on Etsy . I will be opening two additional Shops one called Nancy Dana’s Studio and one Nancy Dana’s Antiques.

Many of the antiques that I list were an inheritance from a family member others I find at Estate Sales and other venues.