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… modernized, one-of-a-kind objets d’art, each of which features an exquisite vintage frame.
Each handcrafted creation has an extraordinarily rich history, and the woman who carries this
accessory today is destined to imbue it with her own fascinating story. |
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French frame, 1910-1925, large multi-colored stones, soft rose glazed Louisiana alligator
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Chinese frame, 1930s, brass with turquoise and carnelian, jade handle, honey lizard |
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Chinese frame, 1910-1920s, silver with snake
and dragon motif, black matte Louisiana crocodile
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French frame, late 19th century, Belle Époque, precious and semi-precious gemstones, midnight blue glazed Louisiana alligator
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French frame, 1920s,
sterling silver with floral scrolls and griffin motif,
black lizard |
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European frame,
1910-1920s, silver,
encrusted with glass stones, royal amethyst
glazed Louisiana alligator |
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European frame, 1920s,
gold-plated blue iris glazed Louisiana alligator
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French frame, 1915-1925, silver and enamel, likely
Van Cleef & Arpels, midnight blue glazed Louisiana alligator
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French frame, 1930s Art Deco, silver and enamel
with marcasite, black glazed Louisiana alligator
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French frame, c. 1910, cloisonné accordion closure, reticule with silver metallic and burgundy silk |
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French frame, 1920s, gold-plated with glass stones and enamel, burgundy silk |
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French frame, 1920s, Empire-style, silver-plated, tangerine silk with silver metallic vintage fringe |
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American frame, 1926 patent, gold-plated, French beaded black silk |
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European frame, early 1930s, brass with glass stones and faux pearls |
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French frame, 1950s,
gold-plated with marcasite, gold metallic Tiger print |
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French frame, 1920s, faux ivory, black silk with Asian floral motif and delicate fringe |
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American frame, 1940s,
faux ivory, asymmetrically embroidered burgundy silk |
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American frame, 1950s,
Lucite, black Italian textured
leather with silver accents |
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