Art Deco Information
Information on Art Deco design. Art Deco was at it's best throughout the 1920's and 1930's. Geometric and bold designs took over from the flowing designs of the Art Nouveau…
Perseus Greek Mythology
Information on Perseus, the Greek hero who slayed Medusa. In Greek mythology, Perseus is the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty, who, alongside Cadmus and Bellerophon, was the…
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Intaglios Information
Intaglios are the engravings on a gemstone, hardstone or glass. The are the reverse of a cameo. Intaglios are often used for jewellery and seals. The engraving of gemstones was…
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Pâte-de-Verre
Pâte de verre is a form of kiln casting and literally translated means glass paste. In this process, finely crushed glass is mixed with a binding material, such as a…
Demeter Greek Goddess of Agriculture
Information on Demeter the Greek Goddess of Agriculture and her depictions in cameos and other art. Demeter is the goddess of the harvest and presides over grains and the fertility of…
Art Nouveau
Information on Art Nouveau design including a gallery and price guide of Art Nouveau cameos and cameo glass. From the 1880s until the First World War, western Europe and the…
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Faberge Information and Makers Marks
Information on The House of Faberge and gallery of items including cameos made by the firm. The House of Fabergé is a jewellery firm founded in 1842 in St. Petersburg,…
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Michael Perchin / Mikhail Perkhin Faberge Maker
Michael Evlampievich Perkhin (aka Michael Perchin) (1860-1903) was born in Okulovskaya in Olonets Governorate (now Republic of Karelia) and died in St. Petersburg. He was one of the most important…
Eos Greek Goddess of the Dawn
Eos Greek Goddess of the Dawn. In Greek mythology, Eos is a Titaness and the goddess of the dawn, who rose each morning from her home at the edge of…
