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Art Deco Bead Encrusted Party Dress

mid 1920s

Augusta Auctions

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1920-30 c. Auguste Houillon necessary toilet engraved with stylized flowers. From Art Deco, FB.

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René Lalique Pendant Bat Woman

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victorian lamp shades

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Ivory diptych sundial, crafted by Hans Droschel the Elder of Nuremberg, Germany, dated 1584

from The Jagiellonian University Museum

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Art Deco rock crystal necklace, 1930s.

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Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda 26 Look 39 Annetta

Photography: Dolce & Gabbana

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Gucci - Ready to Wear - Fall 2020

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early 1900’s Fabergé necklace

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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costumes Parisiens, 31 mai 1828, (2602): Chapeau de paille de riz du Magasin de Mme. Jardin, Galerie Vivienne, No. 33. Robe de gros de Naples à corsage juste et jupe froncée. Biais bordés de blonde. Pélerine de dentelle.

Hat of 'paille de riz' (rice straw), from the shop of Jardin. Gown of 'gros de Naples' with a close-fitting bodice and a pleated skirt. Bias trim edged with Blonde (bobbin lace). Lace pelerine. Additional accessories: lorgnette, gloves, bracelets on both wrists, sash, handkerchief, flat shoes with straps (cothurnes). The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Pierre de la Mésangère, Paris, 1797–1839.

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Blue Magpie brooch by Anna Hu, 2019

Two sapphire birds kissing above a tiny golden nest holding a conch pearl egg. This piece was inspired by the motif on the traditional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain plate and by paintings created by Giuseppe Castiglione, an Italian Jesuit missionary at the imperial court of China.

Sapphires, diamonds, onyx, blue-green tourmaline, and a conch pearl in titanium and 18k pink and yellow gold.

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René Lalique leather, enamel, and glass “Chantecler” collar includes a clasp collet-set with a cabochon citrine, 1909, France.

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Knockvicar Bluebell Woods, Ireland

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Gucci - Ready to Wear - Fall 2020

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Raven ring by Maria Nilsdotter

Sterling silver and black spinel, £450

'The twinkling eye of the raven captivates all who look upon it. The Raven Ring symbolises the bird's wisdom and loyalty, and captures the essence of its enigmatic charm.'

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Comet of 1680. One card in a deck of 52 featuring celestial imagery. The four seasons correspond to suits in a regular deck with the yellow cards denoting Fall. Published by F.G. Moon, 1829.

David Rumsey Map Collection

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Système nerveux.  Classroom poster. 

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