While inspired by the intaglio, the cameos creates the opposite effect – instead of the main focus being sunken, the image is raised. Modern cameos are carved into layered agates, dyed to create strong color contrasts. Hartley Brown in Gallery #50 has a number of charming modern cameos. Such as: Hardstone Cameo Pendant / Brooch […]
Brian Stewart has a plethora of dazzling vintage and antique jewelry. In fact, the gallery specializes in 19th & 20th century jewelry – as well as porcelain, paintings, and silver. Here are some elegant acquisitions. The perfect item to enhance your evening-wear – or to feel especially polished during the day. Large Vintage Topaz Ring […]
Transfixed by Faberge? Essex Global Trading Inc. in Gallery #19 has some stunning items. While the name is generally associated with the elegant Easter Eggs, Peter Carl Fabergé was the goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court – and the creator of the eponymous masterpieces which evoke visions of Belle Époque. And there’s much more to […]
Hoffman-Gampetro (Gallery #37) has been at the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center since 1978. And is an emporium of collectibles, objets de vertu, period jewelry and decorations. Take a look at a some of their lovely new items! Antique Silver Chocolate Pot English China Service Plates Vintage South Sea Pearl Pin Large Chinese Blue and […]
In Gallery #61, you’ll find P.M. Tung Arts. P.M. Tung Arts specializes in antique Chinese art, including sculptures, paintings, furniture and decorative pieces made from jade carvings, ivory bronze, glass, ceramics, stone carving and lacquer. Take a look at some of their collection here and stop by their gallery to see more! Imperial White Marble […]
Visit a number of our dealers, Thursday to Sunday, August 25th – 28th, at the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show! Founded in 1980, the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show is one of the largest indoor fine art, antique and jewelry shows in the country: “Offering outstanding collections of furniture, antiques, American and European […]
Meet the Dealers: Diana Calamari of Burke’s Antiques discusses British Antiques including postage scales, brassware, serveware and more. Meet The Dealer I’m Diana Calamari. And I own Burke’s Antiques. I’ve been in business for 31 years this year. And I’ve moved from my own shop into the Center here about four years ago. What is […]
Sèvres is a type of fine porcelain characterized by elaborate decoration on backgrounds of intense color, made at Sèvres in the suburbs of Paris. The Met has an excellent article about “Sèvres Porcelain in the Nineteenth Century” which explains the factory’s importance. It begins: “The vast and diverse production of the Sèvres factory in the […]
Our dealers have an astounding selection of Antique Asian Art. Here are just a few of the treasures from China: Wood Carving Figures Antique White Jade Carving Peking Glass Overlay Vase Pair of Antique Cloisonne Vases I-Hsing Tea Pot Tang Dynasty Ewer Antique Cinnabar Lacquer Vases The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is located at: […]
Zoom over to The Antique Toy Shop – for all your vintage toy cars! The Antique Toy Shop has these – and much more: “The Antique Toy Shop is a time capsule to childhood memories, from 1880 to 1970’s. You will find antique toys in original condition, mostly with their original boxes. Cars, trucks, planes, […]