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Pique Brooch, Star Pattern
Sun, 02/22/2009 - 19:32 — curator| Unlike many of the pique pieces we encounter, this one has a substantial part of the design in silver. When first acquired, the silver was barely distinguishable from the surrounding tortoise-shell. Careful restoration, using baking soda and aluminum to reverse the tarnishing process brought it back to life. |
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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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Lever Action 1
Thu, 01/15/2009 - 21:51 — curator
English lever action 18 K open-face pocketwatch, hallmarked from Chester.
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