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Posted 7 months ago
Agram.m
(317 items)
Dear fellow collectors,
As I have already announced at some of you I have written my report on my visit to the only jewelry museum in Pforzheim, Germany in the world. Today, the Schmuckmuseum’s collection contains thousands of historical and contemporary items from Greek, Etruscan, and Roman antiquity; the Renaissance and Baroque eras; and the Art Nouveau period, which is known in Germany as Jugendstil. The earliest pieces in the Pforzheim collection date from the latter half of the third millennium BC;
There are pictures of beautiful antique jewelry to see in this museum. I hope you will enjoy just as the undersigned.
You can find the article and photos on the main page of Collectors Weekly or via this link:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/treasures-of-the-incomparable-pforzheim-jewelry-museum/
Victorian and Edwardian JewelryThe Victorian Era spanned Queen Victoria's rule of England from 1837 until …
Mustangtony thanks for your interest.
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Yea! Looking forward to reading it
Great read Agram! Really enjoyed your article. Need to get to the museum as soon as I can! Wonderful!
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Congratulations on your much-deserved triumph, Agram!!! : )
I am struck by the mourning ring here. I have never seen a skeleton encased in a ring. Thank you for posting it.
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MiKKoChristmas11 thanks for loving and I'v seen in Pforzheim so much more unbelievable pieces you can can them art instead of jewels. Thanks I'll hoe you enjoyed!
Oh my god, that first piece is incredible! I was going to say it belongs in a museum, but apprently it IS in one lol
Stillwater, thanks for your comment. And yes it is incredible and to see in the Pforzheim museum. In the article: (http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/treasures-of-the-incomparable-pforzheim-jewelry-museum/ ) about this theme you can see 11 more fantastic antique jewels. I wish you a good weekend!
MrsAR8Jason thanks for loving and your help with the translation!
Exquisite!
Happy New Year and Happy collecting!
Best Regards, Tony.
Thanks Budek for loving and the same for you! Like to meet you here on CW,
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