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The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Jim Cottrell

...» Palace works of art from Imperial Russia September 30th, 2009 True Russian palace furniture is so rare and so incredibly beautiful; we......’re always thrilled when we have the chance to offer it to our clients. We just received an amazing pair of Russian palace slipper chairs that really capture the opulence of mid 19th century Russia... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » September

...for their impeccable military skills, the Eastern Slavic Cossack people crafted equally impressive weapons. The Cossacks migrated from areas of Georgia and southern Russia to escape endemic regional political persecution......to the early 20th century, a very turbulent time in Imperial Russia. The piece bears Georgian makers marks, making it a fine example of a collectable kindjal. Persian dagger and scabbard. Item 29-5183 Another... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2011 » April

.... I happen to have a favorite flatware set, at the moment. Its a 103 piece set by Faberge, manufactured in Russia specifically designed and created with the Czar in mind... Read More »
October 2012

Swirling Silver: ART NOUVEAU ANTIQUE METALWORKERS REVELED IN VINES, LEAVES, FRUIT AND THE HUMAN FIGU

[from About Us] 12/05/2012
.... She recently acquired a portion of what she says must be one of the world's largest private collections of Art Nouveau silver and is offering 67 pieces that were made in the United States, Europe, even Russia. "The Martelé... Read More »

Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Glossary]
.... Developed in ancient Roman times the technique resurged up until the Renaissance in Western Europe and is still common in Eastern Europe, Russia and the Middle East.... Read More »

Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Glossary]
..., legendary jeweler to the Czars of Russia. Faience Richly decorated and colorful pottery produced first in Faenza, Italy and at Rouen, France about 1644... Read More »

Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Glossary]
.... Also called a suite. Samovar An urn with a spigot at its base used especially in Russia to boil water for tea... Read More »
Sheffield Silver

The Allure of Antiques Sheffield Silver ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/24/2009
...to enjoy the grandeur of fine silver. From the 18th through 19th centuries, Sheffield Plate pieces were in great demand and were being manufactured not only in Sheffield, but also in Birmingham as well as in France and Russia... Read More »
Rare Russian Blackamoor Cane

Collecting Antique Walking Sticks and Canes ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/24/2009
.... While most decorative canes were manufactured in England and France, Carl Fabergé of Russia and Tiffany Studios in America produced some of the most magnificent and expensive canes in the world... Read More »