Two of my favourite personal items, each with their own unique, yet unknown story. I just had to buy the quirky talon from the market stall in a small village in France. It is mounted on a small marble plinth and is quite heavy. I use it as a paper weight, but wonder if it was part of a bigger piece at some stage. My Georgian ring was originally a small brooch that has been repurposed into a gorgeous statement ring. I have seen quite a few rings since on auction sites and eBay that have been up-cycled from brooches and lapel pins which are also beautiful, but I am reluctant to buy to on sell. It is always hard to put a value on a piece that has been modified- would love your feedback on up cycling of antique and vintage pieces and their corresponding resale value.