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Reed and Barton Silverware: An Exquisite Addition to Your Dining Experience

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Every step in the production process, from the intricate hand-engraving on their formal patterns to the seamless polishing of their casual collections, demonstrates meticulous attention to detail. Whether you’re looking for a formal dinner set or a casual everyday collection, the company has something to suit your needs.

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Jewels of the Nile: Discovering ancient Egyptian treasures?

A Matter of Brilliance

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).

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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

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In addition to the status that material conveyed, silver pieces also became a prime means of commemorating significant events like births and marriages as the medium was primed for added inscriptions. He was also a celebrated engraver and was tasked in the early 18th century with engraving new plates for the colony of Connecticut.

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The Romance of Victorian Jewelry: Mourning Brooches and Sentimental Keepsakes

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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.

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Couples' Jewelry: The Growing Trend of Matching Pieces

John Thomas Jewelers

Engraved initials, special dates, and custom designs make each piece unique. With innovations in eco-friendly materials and modern craftsmanship, personalized jewelry is becoming a lasting symbol of love and devotion. Customization Options : Engraved details add a personal touch.

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Champagne Glass History: How Shape Affects Taste

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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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Blame it on Audubon. Or how I became a fine art appraiser, Part Two.

Art Services 2000

1921 ) draws much of her material directly from Audubon's "Orinthological Biography, Or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America" that was published in Edinburgh between 1832 and 1839. Audubon is shown here in an engraving by H.B. The book's author Kathryn Hall Proby ( b. Whatman paper.