it is rather startling to see those matronly Victorian women still sporting hour-glass figures, albeit super-sized. And not a brick out of...
Perhaps by then the influence of the 'dress reformers' was beginning to be felt. Even so, corseting began at an early age, usually 10 years old,...
Sounds as if they went over completely to diamonds. I do wonder if they made the watch or were just the retailers. I don't dare open it myself.
and how soon 'til break time.
Yes! My mother was a nurse. Here is the Bockstruck Jeweler's guilloche lapel watch she always had pinned on her bosom. Turvey-topsy! She had no...
Incredible craftsmanship and time.... and very underappreciated pieces in the current market.
I interpret that as the upholstery of the high back chair he is sitting on. Similar form.. but none of which is getting us any closer to the...
It looks as if the client is discussing a commission with the armorer. See the anvil, forge, burnisher and workbench? Here is a similar scene by...
As in Sidewalk Ambassadors? :angelic:
"Hooker"? Are we all going to just ignore that provenance or is it strictly an American thing?
Now THAT one is a legitimate dec arts term.
You're welcome! I don't know where the dealers come up with these terms.. it drives us purist decorative arts historians crazy.. but you have to...
characterized by the bold use of color and contrast often with metallic and glass accents meant to signify both opulence and comfort.
Such an icon of Neo-Classicism...I've been to the V&A twice and have never made it past the jewelry room.
Try gold ormulu / Hollywood regency for the first two...
Google lens found these on Etsy, but not my area at all.... "$29.38 Icon Art Nouveau in solid silver hallmark 850 medallion inspired by Art...
"Creative" is not exactly the word I was thinking....
That is exactly it, Fig. Thank you. I will tattoo it on my forehead.
Wow! Best answer awarded, Bookahtoo, thank you! It's startling how much fresher, plumper and brighter the Etsy one is. Didn't someone post a link...
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