5th C. BCE. Upper part of a bronze caduceus, snakes twined around a staff. Literally a ‘herald.’ Carried by Hermes, messenger of the Gods. Also, Hermes’ Staff. Greece. Bronze
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Extremely unusual Victorian perfume bottle in the shape of a sword, fitted with a ring to hang from a chatelaine.
The Silver Swan, built by John Joseph Merlin and James Cox, 1773.
Source: Mechanical Marvels, Clockwork Dreams (BBC)
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Tatum – Snail, Revolving Inkwell with Penrest
An American made revolving ’snail’ inkwell with a clear ribbed font by Tatum.
Maker: Tatum (unsigned), impressed “1878″
Date: c. 1880Price:$340 USD
Mystical Glow-in-the-Dark Jewelry Emits an Ethereal Turquoise Glow
Artisan Manon Richard infuses
a bit of magic into her collection of playful phosphorescent jewelry.
Crafting the likes of earrings, pendants, and rings, she is inspired by
both the natural world and mystical realm, combining elements of Earth’s
beauty with a mysterious turquoise glow. The results are perfect for
someone who wants their heart to feel a little lighter.Richard uses high-quality glow-in-the-dark materials to accentuate
small details within each piece—such as the wing of a butterfly or
surface of a bead. To get the most of its stunning color, she suggests
you charge the phosphorescent by holding it under a light for a few
minutes or wearing it in the sun. Richard constantly stocks new pieces for sale through her Etsy shop, Papillon9.
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