(A) There's nothing too casual about the Art Nouveau renderings on this sterling (English) picture frame. Alas, there's a piece missing from the top right. Did that dissuade me? Certainly not! The glass is original, in excellent condition, and has a nice bevel on it. The frame is marked by the prominent English maker Horton and Allday. You can easily hang it on the wall, but if you want to use it on a table, you'll need to create an apparatus to do that, as the original one is long since missing. Nearly six wide at the bottom and nine high. The viewing area is about four wide and 5 1/2 high. (e-mail Jack for a price)

 

(B) Speaking of "jewels" takes us to this blaze of glory, a gold-finished bronze casting by none other than the famed Barbedienne foundry of Paris. I'd date it somewhere around the 1880s, but you have to remember I'm just a shoemaker. It's cabinet-worthy, being only 2 1/2 inches high (including the handles). The superior artistry and craftsmanship take the breath away (other pix by request). Some bozo dropped it and as you can see, it's on a bit of a tilt. The pedestal screws off with a few twists; the right metal expert can probably work his magic and rid it of this unfortunate history (and the tilt!). Truly amazing to behold! (e-mail Jack for a price)