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This jewelry box is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style in bronze, gilt and silver. At the top of the box are two cupids bearing the royal crown which is surmounted by the British Lion. The box is designed with medallions of the royal coat of arms, surrounded by wreaths of laurel. The angles of the box are figures of caryatides which are sculpted female figures serving as pillars or supports.

Jewelry Box

This jewelry box is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style in bronze, gilt and silver.…

"Brass Vase, pierced and gilt; 17th century Persian work." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Brass Vase

"Brass Vase, pierced and gilt; 17th century Persian work." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

This candelabrum was made in Russian. It is made out of bronze and gilt and stands on a pedestal.

Candelabrum

This candelabrum was made in Russian. It is made out of bronze and gilt and stands on a pedestal.

"Monstrance of Copper Gilt; Italian work of the 15th century." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Copper Gilt

"Monstrance of Copper Gilt; Italian work of the 15th century." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

"One of the best-known instruments of this [electrometer] class is Coulomb's torsion-balance, which consists essentially of gilt ball, i, carried at the end of a horizontal shellac needle that is suspended by a fine silver wire from the top of a tube that rises from the cover of the enclosing glass cylinder. A vertical insulating rod passing through the cover carries a handle, a, and a gilt ball, e, at its ends." -Avery 1895

Coulomb's Torsion-Balance

"One of the best-known instruments of this [electrometer] class is Coulomb's torsion-balance, which…

It is found in the seas of Europe, and is esteemed very delicate eating. It seldom exceeds 18 inches in length.

Dory

It is found in the seas of Europe, and is esteemed very delicate eating. It seldom exceeds 18 inches…

"Twelve inches long, abundant in the Mediterranean, and found on the coasts of Africa and Europe, from France to the Cape of Good Hope. It frequents deep water on bold rocky coasts, and is occasionally taken both by nets and lines." — Goodrich, 1859

Gilt-Head

"Twelve inches long, abundant in the Mediterranean, and found on the coasts of Africa and Europe, from…

"Six to eight inches long, its general color being red varied with green." — Goodrich, 1859

Gilt-Head

"Six to eight inches long, its general color being red varied with green." — Goodrich, 1859

This inkstand is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style. It is made of part gold, part silver, gilt and enamel. There is a bird in the front that is attacking a dragon. The groups of figures in the back signify moral Christian Virtues and domestic scenes.

Inkstand

This inkstand is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style. It is made of part gold, part…

The Gothic lectern of the 15th century had a base made out of wood and the slope was made out of wrought-iron. The eagle and ball was made out of gilt and the dragon was painted green.

Gothic Lectern

The Gothic lectern of the 15th century had a base made out of wood and the slope was made out of wrought-iron.…

This caddy spoon in the shape of a flower, is made with gilt (thin layer of gold).

Caddy Spoon

This caddy spoon in the shape of a flower, is made with gilt (thin layer of gold).

This tea and coffee service is made out of silver and gilt and ornamented in a pitcher plant style.

Tea and Coffee Service

This tea and coffee service is made out of silver and gilt and ornamented in a pitcher plant style.