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Chunky, Bold & Retro Jewelry: Statement Design with Enduring Appeal

After years of whisper-thin chains and dainty jewels in barely-there settings taking the forefront of jewelry fads, the return of chunky jewelry feels less like a passing trend and more like a revival. From the geometric boldness of Art Deco to the sculptural forms of the 1980s, statement jewels and high-quality gold have long taken center stage in any glamorous wardrobe.

Baker's Pacers Short Track Horse Racing Machine

An extraordinary Baker’s Pacers coin-operated horse racing ma...

Italian Baroque Iron Strong Box

Renaissance Wrought-Iron Italian Strong Box This 16th-cent...

Man Cave Game Night

Get ready for the ultimate game night in the Man Cave. Start ...

Folk Art Canes

Folk art canes, unlike their more formal counterparts, by definit...

Video of our Decorative Walking Sticks

The decorative canes available to collectors today are those hai...

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service

This remarkable 119-piece Flora Danica dinner service was cra...

M.S. Rau Aspen

Our first permanent secondary location showcases works by some of the greatest visionaries in art and design, right in the heart of historic downtown Aspen.

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