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Bill Rau ~ M.S. Rau Antiques
[from About Us] 03/16/2009
.... Contact Bill Bill's Picks Bill's Blog Posts Rock Crystal Cornucopia by Rossler The Dockside Liverpool at Night by John Atkinson Grimshaw Beauty Set In Stone... Read More »The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » January
..., 2012 From Myth to Masterpiece: Viennese Rock Crystal January 31st, 2012 | posted by Bill Rau Australian aborigines called it the “stone of light......” and the Celts believed its prismatic properties linked it to the sun. Even the fortuneteller’s rudimentary crystal ball was originally crafted of the mysteriously alluring mineral we refer to today as rock crystal....... Rock crystal, or clear quartz, has been revered by nearly every ancient culture in history. It’s clear, ice-like appearance, enhanced by light refracting fissures gave the mineral an air of mystique that carried on well into the Renaissance. The mineral... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » James Gillis
.... From dazzling crystal chandeliers to ornate ormolu and crystal centerpieces, the elegance of Baccarat design is recognized by museums, collectors, and royalty worldwide as some of the most desirable... Read More »
Let There Be Light: Choosing the Right Antique Chandelier ~ M.S. Rau Antiques
[from Resource Library] 03/14/2011
.... For centuries these magnificent crystal, bronze and colored glass creations have served as bellwethers of wealth and status, adorning the great halls and dining rooms of Europe and all far reaches of the world....... Cut glass and lead crystal chandeliers from the great English and French glassmakers soon followed. By the 18 th and 19 th centuries, spectacular chandeliers had become the crowning glory of manors, castles and cathedrals around the world....... Chandeliers during this time ranged from light and airy Neoclassic examples to solid creations literally dripping with crystals... Read More »The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » July
.... Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell All the drama and glamour one expects from Art Nouveau can be found in this Baccarat crystal nautical inkwell....... Gleaming with beautiful doré bronze and elegant crystal, this enchanting objet d’art is a triumphant nautical piece....... Both beautiful and functional, the inkwells take the form of a conch shell and a nautical instrument which match the swooning siren centered in the crystal wave... Read More »
Antique Family Heirlooms ~ M.S. Rau Antiques
[from Resource Library] 05/22/2012
.... Whether you acquire a Georgian silver epergne, an important flatware service by Tiffany, or crystal by Baccarat, M... Read More »The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » March
.... From the gemstone mines, these raw crystals are first taken to the cutting-centers where they are turned into sparkling gemstones by skilled hands....... So it is the job of the cutter to orientate the raw crystals in such a way that the color is brought out to its best advantage... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » October
.... From dazzling crystal chandeliers to ornate ormolu and crystal centerpieces, the elegance of Baccarat design is recognized by museums, collectors, and royalty worldwide as some of the most desirable... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » March
...The Very Best of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly....... Take, for instance, this fabulous chandelier that displays a geometric Egyptian motif. Mounted in luminous platinum and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence associated with the movement... Read More »
Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques
[from Glossary]
.... Another word for repousse is embossing. Rock Crystal Discovered thousands of years ago, rock crystal, or natural quartz, has been cherished for its natural beauty and remarkable ability to refract light....... When cut and polished, the inherent striations and inclusions of the crystal create a reflection of light far more brilliant than manmade crystal or glass....... The scarcity of this crystallized quartz, however, limited its use and for thousands of years glass makers have sought to imitate its luminous qualities... Read More »The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Fine Art
...Art' Category The Very Best of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly....... Take, for instance, this fabulous chandelier that displays a geometric Egyptian motif. Mounted in luminous platinum and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence associated with the movement... Read More »
The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Jewelry
...' Category The Very Best of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly....... Take, for instance, this fabulous chandelier that displays a geometric Egyptian motif. Mounted in luminous platinum and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence associated with the movement... Read More »
