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Antique And Twentieth Century Jewellery: A Guide For Collectors,Used
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Aiming To Spotlight Areas Of Collectabilitymainly From The 18Th, 19Th, And 20Th Centurieswhich Are Available To Enthusiasts Today, This Is An Important Study Of Both Wellknown And Forgotten Jewelry Fashions And Trends. Each Chapterthere Are 22 In This Second Editionconcentrates On A Specific Topic, But There Is A Comprehensive Crossreferencing To Other Chapters. Almost Every Item Shown Has Been On The Market In Recent Years. No Other Jewelry Book Reflects The Antique Jewelry Market Or Collectors Enthusiasms In Quite The Same Way. Among The Types Of Jewelry Covered Are Diamond Brooches, Coral 19Thcentury Gold Work, Piqu, Silver Jewels, Cameos And Intaglios, Mosaics, Edwardian Pendants, And Unusual Materials. 'Theme' Jewelry Is Another Area Described With An Amazing Variety Of Representations Of Animals Or Flowers, As Well As Victorian Scottish Jewelry And 19Thcentury Archaeological Revival Jewels Inspired By The Goldwork Of The Greeks, Etruscans, Or Ancient Egyptians. The Work Of Individual Artistjewelers, Who Played Such An Important Part In The Art Nouveau And Art Deco Movements, Is Documented, Along With The Glamorous, Highly Sought After Jewels Created By The Great Jewel Houses Like Cartier, Tiffany, Falize, And Van Cleef & Arpels. Finally The Important 'Movements'Arts And Crafts; Art Nouveau, Including Libertys Huge Output; And Art Decoare Assessed. Newly Added Is A Chapter On Retro Modernthe Cocktail Jewelry For The 1940Sthe Best Of Which Has Become Eminently Collectable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Antique and Twentieth Century Jewellery'? A: This book focuses on areas of collectability in jewelry from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, highlighting both well-known and forgotten jewelry fashions.
- Q: How many chapters are in the second edition of this book? A: The second edition contains 22 chapters, each concentrating on specific topics related to antique and collectible jewelry.
- Q: What types of jewelry are covered in this guide? A: The guide covers various types of jewelry including diamond brooches, coral gold work, piqué, cameos, mosaics, and Edwardian pendants, among others.
- Q: Is there any information on modern jewelry movements? A: Yes, the book assesses important movements such as Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco, with a newly added chapter on Retro Modern cocktail jewelry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Antique and Twentieth Century Jewellery: A Guide for Collectors' is Vivienne Becker.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but is still in satisfactory shape for reading and reference.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on January 1, 1987.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a more attractive presentation.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 356 pages.
- Q: Does this book include cross-referencing to other chapters? A: Yes, the book features comprehensive cross-referencing between chapters to enhance the study of specific topics.