Etruscan Revival
Watch Hook 1
Sat, 03/07/2009 - 18:21 — curator
This Etruscan Revival pin has a hook to attach a woman's watch.
Pique Brooch, Honeycomb Pattern
Sun, 02/22/2009 - 19:06 — curator|
This large pique brooch has a central honeycomb pattern, surrounded by a Greek key motif.
Pique is one of the materials which cannot be legally made anymore. It is created by steaming and heating a base of tortoise-shell, which is then molded into shape. Thin rods of precious metal are embedded into the softened shell. After cooling and hardening, the surface is ground and polished. |
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Jan 11, 2009