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  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Antique Jewellery and Trinkets

Antique Jewellery and Trinkets

W. Burgess, Fred

Paperback

General World HistoryInterior Design

ISBN10: 9353700884
ISBN13: 9789353700881
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 15 2000
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.28
Height: 1.02 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Every small ornament carries a life. Open this cabinet of treasures. Antique Jewellery and Trinkets by Fred. W. Burgess is an illustrated antique jewelry guide for anyone drawn to the quiet drama of personal adornment. Clear-eyed and practical, it reads as both an antique collectibles reference book and a jewelry and trinkets handbook, moving from Georgian era personal ornaments to Victorian jewelry and trinkets and the flourish of late nineteenth century jewelry. Expect grounded guidance on recognising period styles, materials, workmanship and the stories signalled by wear, repairs and provenance. Tiny details matter here. Ideal for the bedside, the desk, or the auction-room notebook, too. Written in Britain at a time when collecting was becoming a modern pastime, Burgess captures a decisive moment in the history of British antique jewelry, when brooches lockets rings charms and other antique curios and keepsakes were shifting from everyday use to cherished heritage. Whether you are an experienced buyer seeking an estate jewelry buying guide, a dresser hunting vintage costume accessories with authentic spirit, or a browser who simply loves beautiful objects, this volume offers a steady eye and a collector's vocabulary without fuss. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. It belongs on the shelf of antique jewelry collectors, classic-literature admirers, and anyone who wants to look closer at the past, one trinket at a time.

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