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Writing Desks
Art Nouveau writing desks tended to be much more delicate in design than their Victorian predecessors. They followed the elegant lines of the Art Nouveau era which can be seen…
Diamond Pendants
Art Nouveau diamond pendants are exquisite and are still wearable today. Diamonds are often used to accentuate the Art Nouveau designs. Below are some examples and price guides of Art…
Diamond Pendant Watches
Diamond Pendant Watches. Pendant watches are similar to pocket watches but were designed to wear around the neck or on chatelaines. They are more feminine than pocket watches and often…
Brass Jardinieres
Brass Jardinieres. Jardiniere is a French word from the feminine word for gardener. Planters or flower boxes are often referred to by the French name. Below are some examples and…
Brass Buttons
Brass buttons are quite common, however some exquisite Art Nouveau buttons were made in brass and are very collectible. Some are quite valuable. Fairies and nymphs are particularly desirable. Below…
Gold Combs
Gold combs were often used to adorn hair at high society balls. They were often combined with other materials such as gemstones and tortoiseshell. Below are some examples and price…
Gold Brooches
Gold brooches were fashionable for centuries and Art Nouveau brooches are particularly beautiful. Nymphs and fairies were created in gold and set with precious stones as well as naturalistic floral…
Glass Vases
Glass vases. During the Art Nouveau era there were some excellent glass designers such as Emile Galle and Tiffany. Naturalistic forms and inlaid glass was popular. Below are some examples…
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Cymric
Cymric is not so much an Art Nouveau subject but brand name associated with Liberty & Co. It describes items with designs equivalent to the pewter Tudric range. It often…
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William Hair Haseler
William Hair Haseler was a Birmingham silversmith who partnered with Arthur Lasenby Liberty, the founder of Liberty & Co. William Haseler's maker's mark can be found on a variety of…
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Nathan & Hayes
Nathan & Hayes (George Nathan and Ridley Hayes) were Birmingham silversmiths although their marks can also be found on items assayed in Chester and London. They were prominent between 1888…
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Clover
Four leaf clover has often being construed as lucky but during the 1900's clover, including the flowers and normal three leaf clover, was also a popular design feature of many…
