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English samplers

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English samplers, along with the other samplers found throughout Europe circa 17th century, are popular among collectors because of the effort and creativity put into them. They are delicately done and usually carry textual designs of religious and moral concepts.

Author: Jones, Simon
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1997
Europe, History, Needlework, Samplers

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Grand Tour souvenir

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Italian art objects, which were considered among the finest in the world during the 18th century, were prized by English travellers en route to Rome. Wealthy collectors bought items, such as busts, medals, and pietra dura work as souvenirs of their journeys.

Author: Jones, Simon
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
Antiques, Art objects, Italian

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Victorian novelty silver

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Victorian silver tableware made in England in the second half of the nineteenth century is described, with focus on the popularity of items in the shape of animals, such as owls as mustard pots, with collectors.

Author: Jones, Simon
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2000
Design and construction, Condiments, Art, Antiques, Victorian, Table setting and decoration, Victorian antiques, Table decoration

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