Engravings Maker/Artist Material 
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
From the earliest forms introduced in the 17th century that borrowed from European traditions to the 18th-century examples that showcased American makers forging their own path, colonial American silver set the bar high for those who followed. Join us to explore this rich artistic tradition through its history and core makers.
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JULY 17, 2024
How Visual Artists Became Jewelry Artists Jewelry-making and art share a long, interwoven history, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that artists discovered the true potential of jewelry as another form of expression. Ray also leveraged the medium to further explore the artistic preoccupations of his career.
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A Matter of Brilliance
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The 300 objects on display give you a sense of the genius of these artisans: their materials, the symbolism of the items they created, and the impact of their talent on future generations. The skilled artisans had basic tools, yet they figured out how to make jewelry with wirework, soldering, inlaying, gilding, and intaglio (engraving).
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.
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OCTOBER 2, 2024
Botanical illustrations offer a unique combination of scientific study and artistic allure. Pietro Andrea Mattioli – 4 folios from “Commentaries on the Six Books of Pedacius Dioscorides Anazarbeus on Medical Material,” 1565. Sold for $60 USD via Ripley Auctions (February 2024).
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APRIL 10, 2024
Set of eight crystal engraved and gilded champagne glasses , offered on September 5, 2015 via Galartis. First, glassmakers could manipulate their material in its softened state for longer. Decoration was either finely engraved, with classical references (floral or Grecian patterns), or cut in stylized shapes (cross hatches and stars).
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AUGUST 26, 2024
Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Ancient Astrolabe Elaborately engraved and intricately designed, astrolabes were at the forefront of science in ancient times, as they connected curious stargazers to the world around them.
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