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Champagne Glass History: How Shape Affects Taste

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Shortly after, in 1674, the invention of lead glass by George Ravenscroft changed the art of glassmaking forever. Yet, aside from a period of Art Deco influence on decorative motifs (1925–1930), there is no single dominant style. Four Russian Imperial Glass Works Champagne Flutes from a Banquet Service , 19th century.

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Tabunov Antiques: 'If you do inherit a Faberge - well then it is difficult not to like it!'

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Alexander Tabunov of Tabunov Antiques been trading at Grays since 2015. He specializes in Russian art and antiques, Faberge pieces, icons, bronzes, enamel, silver and porcelain. James’ selling Soviet memorabilia, but then I moved into antiques like porcelain figures, bronze statues, and silver enamel. Prices also matter.

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Marina Oriental Art : The Dealer Behind The Objects

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Marina Oriental Art is one of the finest and most well established Asian Art specialists in London. Japan, China, India and Ancient Greece Working for many years as a museum curator in Moscow, Marina became particularity passionate about Japanese Art. How does Japanese Meiji Art relate to you?