#Enamel

[fashionsfromhistory]

Brooch

Marcus & Co. (New York City, New York)

c.1900

This exquisite brooch is one of the few extant examples of plique-à-jour jewelry made by the New York firm of Marcus & Co., whose reputation at its prime rivaled that of Tiffany & Co. Herman Marcus (1828–99), a German–born and Dresden–trained jeweler, arrived in New York in 1850 and worked for a number of prestigious firms before establishing Marcus & Co. in 1892. Following his death, the company continued under the direction of his two sons, George Elder Marcus and William Marcus.

The brooch is a superb example of Marcus & Co.’s work in plique-à-jour enameling, in which the "cells" of color have no backing, allowing light to shine through the transparent enamel, thereby creating the effect of stained glass. One of the only jewelry firms of its day to succeed at this challenging technique, Marcus & Co. followed the lead of such innovative French designers as René Lalique. The sensitive 3-dimensional sculpting of the sweet pea blossoms and leaves, as well as the naturalistic coloring of the enamels, reflects the Art Nouveau aesthetic that prevailed at the turn of the century. Indeed, close parallels can be drawn with the brilliant naturalistic work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, whose oeuvre is so well represented in the Met’s collection.

The MET (Accession Number: Accession Number: 2016.107)

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[gemville]

Art Deco Jadeite Jade, Enamel and Diamond Bangle In 18k Gold and Platinum, Circa 1925

Source: Olissima Gallery via Pinterest

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[marooncircus]

You've drawn out your sword countless of times

A beautiful night bloomed from the blood spilled

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[nuveau-deco]

Stamp Seal with a Toadstool Base. Manufactured in the 2nd half of the 19th century, presumed Russian origin. Materials are vermeil (silver gilded with gold), enamel paint and shell. From the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Geneva, inventory number: 018080.

(Source: mahmah.ch)

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[wildbeautifuldamned]

Battersea Bilston Enamel – Love Me Dont Deceive Me – Patch Box C 1790 ebay isellhardtofind

#box #enamel

[allaboutrings]

Victorian 18k Gold Banded Agate and Black Enamel Ring

#Rings #Jewelry #Agate #Enamel #Antique #Victorian #Size 5.25

[frogteethblogteeth]

Frog automaton, Switzerland, c. 1820  !

#I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH!!! #apparently he croaks and jumps #I would kill to see him in action #what a fabulous thing! #reminds me of something my aunt had as a kid that was this metal frog with shiny green enamel and red jewels for eyes #it opened up so I guess it was a box but it was pretty small #anyways #frogs #automatons #or is it #automata #mechanical #pearls #rubies #enamel #1820s #19th century #gold #switzerland #swiss restoration period #animals

[dang-dood]

man, these spot the differences are getting hard

#doctor who #dhawan!master #missy #crispy #enamel #burnt!master #tooth!master #doctor who spoilers #mine #also don’t forget the snake master #slither!master #1k

[wgm-beautiful-world]

Art Nouveau - Brooch by Philippe Wolfers, Circa 1900 - Gold, enamel, opal and diamonds

#art nouveau #art nouveau jewelry #brooch #broche #philippe wolfers #circa 1900 #gold #oro #enamel #esmalte #opal #opalo #diamonds #diamantes #beautiful jewelry #hermosa joyeria

[lionfloss]

Gold and enamel brooch René Lalique, Paris, 1898-99

#rene lalique #snakes #serpent #brooch #1800s #art #Jewelry design #1890s #gold #enamel #history #1k

[fashionsfromhistory]

Watch

c.1900

Indianapolis Museum of Art (Accession Number: 73.70.38)

#watch #fashion history #historical fashion #accessories #turn of the century #edwardian #1900 #1900s #20th century #red #gold #enamel #diamond #indianapolis museum of art

[gemville]

A Fabergé Silver Gilt and Enamel Bell Push, Workmaster Victor Aarne, St. Petersburg, 1899-1904

Source: Pinterest

#fabergé #victor aarne #antique bell push #silver gilt #enamel #high jewelry #luxury jewelry #fine jewelry #fine jewellery pieces #gemville

[vysjewelry]

Resin and enamel peapod earrings, Ciléa, c 2000s (at 1stdibs)

#resin #enamel #peapod #earrings #cilea #2000s #vegetables

[nuveau-deco]

Hermetic Case Pocket Watch. Dated around 1925–1935, made by Ebel SA in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Medium is silver with red and black enamelling; dimensions (when closed): h. 31.2 x w. 48.5 x 12.9 mm. From the British Museum collection, museum number: 1970,1208.1

(Source: britishmuseum.org)

#clock #pocket watch #timepieces #metalwork #1920s #1930s #art deco #swiss design #silver #enamel #red #black #grey

[wildbeautifuldamned]

Antique Enameled Aqua-Blue Glass Perfume Bottle Faceted Stopper 4.25 ebay objectsnart

#perfume bottle #perfume #glass #enamel #jar #bottle

[allaboutrings]

A Sailor’s Superstition Ring -- 18k Gold with Diamonds and Enamel

#Rings #Jewelry #Enamel #Diamond #Mermaids #I love her