Egyptian revival jewelry and design nicholls, dale reeves, foote, shelly, allison, robin on. Egyptian revival art deco well of wisdom cast iron bronze bookends circa 1920sexcellent condition circa 1920s cast iron bronze bookends. Egyptian revival jewelry was popular during the art deco era with the opening of king tuts tomb in 1922. Shop the egyptian revival bookends collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Remembrance mini navajo ring child of wild 1 jewelry box, jewelry rings. Jewelry and decorative manufactured goods in egyptian revival style capitalized on public fascination resulting from the rediscovery of egyptian monuments and artifacts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The oval signet ring features a beautifully detailed sphinx to both side shoulders. Identify egyptian revival jewelry with help from the owner and head designer at an. You might think the intrigue surrounding the illfated cleopatra, last queen of the ancient egyptians, first inspired the trend for exotic jewelry styled like ankhs and. Also jewelry made from vintage flatware made into spoon bracelets and pendants. Egyptian revival more furniture and collectibles for sale at.
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In fine vintage condition with no major flaws except for a barely noticeable small dent on leg of one. They still have the original green felt on the bottom. But jewelers have been mining the past for inspiration since ancient civilization, and many still are. Egyptian revival gemset panel pin, composed of a carved and pierced jade relief of horus, surrounded by circularcut diamond and calibrecut onyx and ruby papyrus, mounted in platinum.
This 1980s shiney brutalist, egytian revival, gold tone bracelet by jose maria barrera is from the corinthian collection design for avon is. Perowned used, has scratches, wear and tear signs of age. Vintage pharaoh bookends egyptian revival book ends hyalyn porcelain bookend. I have not cleaned them, so the patina is still intact, and they have the original felts. Description vintage antique rare raised relieffigural brass metal finding.
Antique cast iron sphinx bronze bookends egyptian revival. Egyptian themed bookends are classified as art deco because they were produced in the nineteen twenties which is recognized as an. The king tutinspired gemstones even museums cant afford. Now, there were egyptian revival periods before this. From our one of a kind glass and ceramic sculptures to asian and art furniture, there are a variety of antiques that you can purchase. What i like about this one, besides having the beetles, you got. Explore our collection of the finest vintage decor antiques on the market which never go out of style. Antique 1920 s judd pair of egyptian revival camel bookends cast metal 9971. The idea that revival jewelry must be created by currentday manufacturers in imitation of antique jewelry is a common misconception revival jewelry itself can be centuries old, such as the victorian egyptian revival pieces. Bookends depicting pyramids, camels, jewelry, sphinxes, tomb doors, egyptian gods, and pharaohs proliferated.
Neil zevnik egyptian revival turquoise bracelet one. Huber clark egyptian revival patinated bronze bookends. Vintage jewelry, 1920s and 1930s jewelry, czech glass, art. You might think the intrigue surrounding the illfated cleopatra, last queen of the. Shop egyptian revival more furniture and collectibles at 1stdibs, the worlds. You should be able to enlargezoom the imagespictures on your computer for even more details. Pair egyptian revival bookends depicting partially nude maidens kneeling with one arm raised, bronze and partially enameled spelter metal on black faux marble weighted plinths, 3 34 x 6 x 10, early 20th c. Pair of bronze egyptian revival sphinx bookends modern bookends. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique egyptian revival jewelry. The find was so spectacular that it excited the entire western world and ignited a wave of egyptian revival designs in jewelry, art and home decor. The major motifs of egyptian art, such as obelisks, hieroglyphs, the sphinx, and pyramids, were used in various artistic media, including architecture, furniture, ceramics, and silver. Vintage and antique egyptian revival jewelry collectors. Pair of ronson egyptian revival bronze bookends, 11.
Had flash on to show greater detail in the lighter photos. Pair of early 20th century czech egyptian revival composition bronze patina bookends with seated pharaohs decorated with figures and motifs. We think of revival jewelry as a phenomenon that took place in the 19th century and it is. Carnival glass necklace scarab egyptian revival beetle silver plated art deco. Egyptian bookends for sale vintage antiques for sale. Vintage sphinx egyptian revival cast iron metal bookends, iron bookends, old book ends decorative metal heavy, art deco, 1920s, egypt, decor. We have the best deals on egyptian bookends so stop by and check us out first. Details about antique ronson art deco egyptian revival. Part of the egyptian revival following the opening of king tuts tomb in 1923. This was probably the most influential time of egyptian revival jewelry as jewelry, incorporating precious gemstones. The egyptian revival, like the gothic and classical revival styles, was popular in american decorative arts throughout the nineteenth century, continuing into the 1920s. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Pair of early 20th century czech, egyptian revival seated. Vintage, mid century modern and antique vintage decor.
The roman rule of egypt from 30 bc to 395 ad led to roman decorations incorporating egyptian motifs and an increased interest in the egyptian culture. Egyptian revival jewelry set antiques roadshow pbs. We have the best deals on antique egyptian revival so stop by and check us out first. Ancient egypt is compellingly mysterious and from it came so many things of beauty. Pair of copper egyptian pharaoh bookends pair of early 20th century czech, egyptian revival seated pharaoh bookends pair of french empire style 19th20th century winged sphinx bookends. You can easily identify egyptian revival jewelry by paying close attention to a few key visual traits. The throne has a bas relief sphinx on either side, with stylized flower blossoms behind it. Often egyptian revival designs were pulled directly from egyptian amulets worn for good luckthe udjat, or eye of horus, was a common motif, symbolizing healing and protection. Antique austrian cold painted bronze of arab jewelry dealer circa 1900. A single bookend for which i dont have the matching one, this bookend is made of cast iron and features an egyptian revival design of the great sphinx. Up for your bidding pleasure is this beautiful antique egyptian bookend.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Ibis bookends egyptian revival style brass bird bookends. Late 19th century american bookends in egptian style, by theodore b starr 1890. Huber clark mish, 1922 patinated bronze with polychrome paint signed in mold early 20th century these egyptian revival art deco bookends depict seated cats over semicircular bases adorned with abstracted hieroglyphics and scarab beetles. About the seller neil zevnik has been an obsessive collector of the finest vintage costume jewelry for more than 30 years. Depicting an egyptian queen at a temple gate, polychrome enamels in colors of rich red, turquoise and blue. Elkins presided over a 20 sothebys auction that included art deco egyptian revival jewelry, including a fanshaped cartier. Shop diamond and pearl antique and vintage brooches from the worlds best jewelry dealers.
Egyptian revival themed jewelry has made several different appearances since the first revival in the 1700s. Fabulous and distinct jewelry was created to commemorate the occasion. Pair of 18karat yellow gold and blue sapphire chandelier tassel earrings. Pair of egyptian revival sphinx bookends at 1stdibs. When you look at the history of antique jewelry, you see. Museum exhibitions, movies, and political events popularized egyptian architectural designs throughout the world. Jewelry made from broken china set in sterling silver. For jewelry making, fashion design, sewing and crafting. Art deco perfume burner sphynx lady egyptian revival gilt 1920 s antique 4472. Egyptian amulet gold winged scarab and scarab stone black obsidian necklace.
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