L is for Leaves (Art Nouveau – #AtoZChallenge)


by Lillian Csernica on April 14, 2017

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A gold brooch with emerald drops, old European-cut diamonds, and green and light pink plique-a-jour enamel. Marcus & Co., circa 1900.

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A sterling silver ring with two ginko leaves holding a mother of pearl. Dumont, circa 1900.

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A brooch in the shape of Birch leaves and seedlings, made of enamel and horn.

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Gold, enamel, diamond and peridot “Ivy” brooch. Likely Austrian, circa 1900.

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Leaf Brooch by Lalique. Gold, plique-a-jour enamel, and sapphire. 2 1/8 x 1 inch.

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Water Lily leaf hair combs in green tinted horn with moonstones.

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Iridescent enamel leaves accented with fresh water pearls. This pendant is likely the work of Meyle and Mayer, a German firm.

 

 

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4 responses to “L is for Leaves (Art Nouveau – #AtoZChallenge)

  1. Pingback: Me in the Middle of #atozchallenge ~ Letter L | Me In The Middle

  2. Art Nouveau really knows how to treat its plants 😉

    @JazzFeathers
    The Old Shelter – 1940s Film Noir

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  3. It was the ivy leaf brooch that appealed most to me, but the array of options is impressive.

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