Age Engravings Material 
Invaluable
AUGUST 26, 2024
From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.
Invaluable
APRIL 22, 2024
Mizpah jewelry became popular beyond the Jewish community during this period – rings, lockets and brooches, often made from silver, were engraved with the word “ mizpah”, which means “ watchtower” in Hebrew (the meaning is “ may God watch over you”). Victorian jewelry was often sentimental in nature.
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?
Invaluable
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Pietro Andrea Mattioli – 4 folios from “Commentaries on the Six Books of Pedacius Dioscorides Anazarbeus on Medical Material,” 1565. Medieval Marvels of Botanical Illustration The tradition of such manuals outlining plants’ medicinal capacities flourished in the Middle Ages as more herbals were created.
Penrose Appraisals
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.
Grays Antiques
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Dating back to Ancient Greece, where lyric poetry associated the 'mad heart' with our strongest human emotions, this symbol has endured through the ages. The carved snake holds a later engraved silver heart, c.1880. Hearts Few symbols encapsulate love and romance as universally as the iconic heart. Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence.
John Thomas Jewelers
AUGUST 5, 2024
Initially, these rings were crafted from materials like ivory and iron, representing a bond that was both personal and binding. As time passed, we see a significant shift in the meaning and materials of engagement rings. Additionally, as we become more environmentally conscious, the demand for ethically sourced materials is rising.
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