Fine and Decorative Arts - Interesting Facts
Monday, March 19, 2012
ETUI
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An Etui (pronounced a-twee) is a pocket-sized ornamental case dating from the 18th to 19th century. These cases were made of different mater...
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
THE TEA CADDY
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Tea was introduced in England from China in the mid 17th century. Because tea was regarded as a precious commodity, special boxes called cad...
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tunbridge Ware
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Tunbridge Ware refers to a process of inlaid wood decoration developed and made popular in the town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. Alt...
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Santa Candy Containers
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Santa candy containers became popular in the 19 th century and are still being made today. Christmas trees in the early 19 th century were...
Saturday, November 19, 2011
SOTHEBY'S CEO DISCUSSES GLOBALIZATION OF THE ART MARKET
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Very interesting discussion on October 18, 2011 at Yale's School of Management with Sotheby's CEO William Ruprecht. See Yale's D...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Rococo Revival Furniture
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ROCOCO REVIVAL FURNITURE Rococo (pronouned roh-cocoa ) Revival was an effort during the early to mid-Victorian period (around 1845-1870) to ...
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Monday, September 19, 2011
American Coin Silver
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Most silver articles made in the United States before around 1860, when the sterling silver standard was accepted, are referred to a...
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