Oh frabjous day! 

I got a call as I was heading home after a long day at the studio from a friend of mine, the talented jeweler Tamara Laird, that I had to get to southeast DC "RIGHT NOW" for an estate sale. 

"Right now?" I echoed.

"Yes." And her voice lowered to a whisper. "He was a watchmaker!!"

No further persuasion necessary- I think I left skid marks in the studio parking lot.

Here are some photos of the goodies I scored. I can't wait to add them to my new mixed media pieces.