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Seven centuries of rare jewels, wealth, power, and changing fashions.
A History of Jewellery, 1100-1870
$51.20
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
28 March 2003
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Summary
Superb sourcebook of rare ornamentation includes meticulously detailed narrative and 400 illustrations depicting priceless brooches, necklaces, clasps, gold padlock, reliquary pendants, much more.
The history of jewelry has closely paralleled the history of mankind. Used as amulets to protect against harm and worn for ceremonial occasions, jewels also signaled wealth, power, and position. This engrossing scholarly study by a noted English antiquarian offers a splendid account of jewel…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780486261225 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0486261220 |
| Author: | Joan Evans, Sir Sir |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 28 March 2003 |
| Weight: | 676g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 152mm x 224mm |
| Series: | Dover Jewelry and Metalwork |
A-Format111 × 178 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
152 × 224 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
A4210 × 297 mm
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