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Art Deco jewelry

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The principal motif used in Art Deco jewelry was geometric, simple shapes interlinked to form complex configurations and bright colors were achieved using stones such as jade, turquoise and lapis lazuli or precious gems such as emeralds and sapphires. There was a global influence in the abstract patterns derived from the architecture of ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations.

Author: Thornton, Zita
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
Jewelry (except Costume) Manufacturing, Jewelry, precious metal, Jewelry ex Platinum & Gold, Evaluation, Jewelry, Art deco, Coral jewelry

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Tea canisters: Totally terrific

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The background and the development of the original tea canister are described which mostly appeals to collectors of silver, porcelain, Folk Art, or tea paraphernalia. The first tea canisters were introduced in the shape of a lady's silver perfume flask, which are extremely rare.

Author: Thornton, Zita
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
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Collecting pie birds

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Broad shouldered, ceramic and hollow pie birds were placed inside the pie that protruded through the crust to vent out the steam in order to prevent the pie from becoming soggy. These have become collectorEs items over the last 150 years because of their unique design.

Author: Thornton, Zita
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
Food Product Machinery Manufacturing, Food products machinery, Commercial Bakery Equipment, Bakery equipment

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