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I am an old soul with a passion for the 18th, 19th and the first half of 20th century, who were full of ancient wisdom, fine art, beautiful architecture, angelic music, amazing literature and sophisticated fashion. Also, I love everything british.
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Waterloo Place, London, 1899. Photograph by Léonard Misonne.
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• Bracelet.
Designer/Maker: Háry, Gyula (1864-1946); Hibján, Samu (1864-1919)
Date: 1899-1900
Place of origin: Budapest
Medium: Diamond, gold, silver
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“When I wrote that letter,” replied Darcy, “I believed myself perfectly calm and cool, but I am since convinced that it was written in a dreadful bitterness of spirit.”
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February, 1924 cover of “Film Fun” illustrated by Enoch Bolles. From Karen Starr Venturini, FB.
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PHILADELPHIA TOBOGGAN COMPANY CAROUSEL HORSE
This stunning carousel horse is a rare model by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company
This amazing horse is carved with realistic features from mane to tail
The cherub hiding under the saddle distinguishes this incredible piece
Circa 1905
Rau Antiques
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Vintage Postcard
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Vintage Postcard by Antique Photo Album
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Wedding garter
Date: January 1922-early February 1922 16 February 1922
Place: England
Artist/maker: Lucile
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Vintage postcard by Carlos Goulão Via Flickr: Lovers
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Ancient Greek hellenistic gold earring in the form of a dove. 2nd century BC. Metropolitan Museum. @archaeologyart
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where does the new come from?
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vintag.es
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Art Deco 18ct Gold Garnet & Diamond Heavy Ring
Date of Manufacture :
c1935
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1828 - Ackermann's Repository Series 3 Vol 12 - October Issue
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AUBUSSON PARLOR SET
This exceptional Louis XV style parlor set is graciously upholstered in rare Aubusson tapestries
Aubusson is the most recognized name in tapestries, and this set boasts five different scenes
Exceptional floral carving accents the tapestries’ incredible beauty
Circa 1870
Rau Antiques
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Parasol
Date: 1860-1870
Place: China
Artist/maker: Unknown
V&A museum
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