Rare Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger diamond leaf-shaped brooch, American, c. 1960″s. Samuel Saidian & Sons. Derived from the Greek word “adamas” meaning “invincible,” April’s birthstone, the diamond, is thought to be the hardest substance on earth, making it a natural fit for the gemstone that best symbolizes enduring love. Mario Buccellati eternity band, 18K gold […]
There are three gemstones associated with the month of December: tanzanite, zircon and turquoise. We have one stunning sample of tanzanite, which is often purchased as an alternative stone to the more expensive sapphire, and several examples of turquoise, a plentiful stone that is one of the oldest known gemstones in the world. See more […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE… ARTIST JOE BURNS EXHIBITS AT THE MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUES CENTER The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center features the work of artist, Joe Burns in Gallery #30 now through October 30th. The solo show by the New York City artist includes large hyper-realistic oil on canvas triptych and diptych paintings. Each of […]
The elegant eight day chronometer mantle clock above is the work of renowned English clockmaker, Charles Frodsham (1810-1871). At the tender age of twenty, Frodsham distinguished himself by submitting one of his first marine chronometers to the Premium trials at Greenwich Observatory. Soon after, he was made fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. Spurred by […]
Chinese export porcelains are as widely sought by discerning collectors today as they were at their introduction. Brought to Europe as early as the fourteenth century, Chinese porcelains were considered rare objects of immense value and were often mounted in gilt silver. The establishment of commercial trade routes to Asia in the early sixteenth century […]
René Lalique (1860-1945), although world renowned as a glassmaker, produced an astonishingly wide range of objects in varied mediums from jewelry to chandeliers to mirrors and beyond. Lalique perfected use of opalescent glass as seen in the beautiful glass clock, molded with two pairs of budgerigars perched on a prunus blossom, above. Already recognized as […]
The jovial jugs developed by 18th century potters in Staffordshire, England became popular in many countries around the world but often retained aspects of their very English aesthetic, usually featuring a rotund bon vivant in 18th century dress with his tri-corner hat forming the spout. The precise origin for the jug’s name is hard to […]
18K gold ring with a large central ruby, surrounded by sapphires, diamonds, and emeralds, American, circa 1940-50. Hoffman-Gampetro gallery. Dorothy didn’t know it but when she first put on her ruby-encrusted slippers in The Wizard of Oz, the magic of the land passed to her. There have been many interpretations of the meaning behind Dorothy’s […]
Gallery 17, purveyor of luxury handbags and purses at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, is hosting an exhibition and sale October 19 – November 1. Gallery 17 is located on the ground floor of the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 2nd Avenue #86. Open daily from 10:30AM-6PM, Sun noon-6PM. See more pieces and […]