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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.

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French Billiard Table - Gothic Revival
French Billiard Table - Gothic Revival

Exceptionally rare and beautifully constructed, this French antique bill...

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What’s in a Name? The Splendor of Imperial Jadeite Jewelry
What’s in a Name? The Splendor of Imperial Ja...

[callout]"Gold is estimable; but Jade is priceless." -Chinese proverb[/c...

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Dinner is Served…The Changing Face of Dining Traditions
Dinner is Served…The Changing Face of Dining ...

The tradition of sitting down to a fine meal with family and friends is ...

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How's the Weather? A Brief History of Antique Barometers
How's the Weather? A Brief History of Antique...

If only we could see into the future...When it comes to the weather, the...

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Collecting Antique Globes
Collecting Antique Globes

The oldest known terrestrial globe was created in 1492, when Spanish and...

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Upgrading Your Collection
Upgrading Your Collection

"You will almost certainly run out of room before you run out of money."...

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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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History's Technical Marvels: Collecting Antique Clocks
History's Technical Marvels: Collecting Antiq...

    "Nothing is so dear and precious as time" -Francois Rabelais   ...

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History of Office Machinery
History of Office Machinery

We all know that offices can be noisy places. From phones ringing to cop...

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The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour

  In order to experience the unique qualities of a variety of artistic a...

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The Special Forces Radio: How It Works
The Special Forces Radio: How It Works

A crystal radio can be thought of as a radio receiver reduced to its ess...

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Collecting Medical Antiques
Collecting Medical Antiques

  This incredible medicine chest would have been an invaluable part of...

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The Noble Game of Billiards...
The Noble Game of Billiards...

Though experts have speculated for centuries about the true origins of b...

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The Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
The Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso

  The DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso is one of the most important automatic mu...

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Imperial Splendor: The works of Peter Carl Fabergé
Imperial Splendor: The works of Peter Carl Fa...

  Fabergé Enameled Silver Kovsh   The public's appreciation and fasci...

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Chinese Export Silver: Where East Meets West
Chinese Export Silver: Where East Meets West

  Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service   Late in the 18th cen...

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