The Met Gala allows us to gawk at the latest fashions, but functional design has provided us with astonishing curios for millennia
French gilded bronze and cut glass ‘Rococo’ Lantern: of rich Baroque design with swirling leaf and cartouche ornament, bearing six sunburst cut-glass curving panels; with open struts to handsome stirrup. Circa 1850, restored and the six-way inner chandelier adapted to take electric candles.
Brass babies that will lock up your heart.These decorative locks are a fun and easy statement piece. Perfect for a friend, for your coffee table, or any occasion. Handcrafted in India. Each piece is handmade and no two are exactly alike. Variations are to be expected and celebrated. Specs & Care 3" W, 1" D, 5" H
Pomander, silver, enamelled and with an engraved design filled with mastic, made in Western Europe, 1600-50
Victorian brooches are beloved by all in the jewelry world, and few are more quintessentially Victorian than this example, with her sumptuous tassle'd pearls, target shape, and old mine cut diamonds diamonds! With floating pearls creating a sensual ruffle around the golden construction, this beautiful brooch is both a classic example of 19th century artistry and an evergreen fashion object. The pre-nouveau styling at the top of the jewel foreshadows all of the industry to come in the 20th c, as the belle epoch fineness of the diamond's prongs in the buttercup setting really enjoys the Victorian limelight. We almost never find them this fine! Dimensions: 64mm x 32mm Weight: 11.4 grams; Diamonds=approx. .67-.70ctw Materials: Gold, Diamonds, Seed Pearls Metal: 18K yellow gold Marks: None Condition: Very good antique condition; please note that there is one replaced tassel pearl at the bottom on the left side. It is an artfully done replacement with an appropriate Victorian element.
McCann Health hashelped push an organ donation drive in Brazil by likening organs such as the heart, kidney and eyes to exquisite Fabergé eggs.
