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Wriggle work decoration on British and European pewter, 1600-1800.
In the English-speaking world, pewter over the past three or four centuries has been considered primarily a utilitarian metal associated with the implements used to fulfill the basic needs of everyday life. Since it is overwhelmingly nineteenth-century pewter that survives in significant quantities, the spoons, plates, bowls, and tavern mugs of that century come to mind when one thinks about the role of pewter in the past. A British expert on pewter, Peter Hornsby, once estimated that eighty percent of surviving pewter objects are spoons and plates. (1) When George Orwell (1903-1950) wrote about his years in an English boarding school before World War I, he remembered the ...
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- Magazine article from: Apollo Morton, Lucy June 1, 2004 700+ words
...James n salver on foot (Fig. 1) by William Gamble of 1688 (Christie's, London, 11 June 2003) decorated all over with wriggle-work engraving in a naive style that is reminiscent of contemporary textiles; attracting much attention, this piece realised...
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- News wire article from: Europe Intelligence Wire October 12, 2002 700+ words
...central loop handle standing on shell feet. On a moulded foot is a George III large boat-shaped basket with reeded swing handle and borders enclosing wriggle work. Made in London 1800, this should make GBP350-GBP450 as it weighs about 24oz.
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...privileges such as a role in decision making, frequent visits, the opportunity to prepare their own food, the choice to work, decoration of their own cells, and the opportunity to have a television in their cell. They were held responsible for not only their...
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...drop is increasingly becoming her logo. The drops replace the door handles and stand out on stuccoed walls as an open-work decoration. The boutique is located near Beccaria's showroom and show venue. Caption(s): Inside the renovated Luisa Beccaria...
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- News wire article from: Europe Intelligence Wire November 20, 2004 700+ words
...the carpet. Supported by paw feet is a suitable example in Bonhams, Honiton sale on Friday with an attractive pierced work decoration throughout, but as it is just 343/4in (88cm) wide, is not too large so should easily secure interest of GBP70-GBP90...
Source: HighBeam Research, Wriggle work decoration on British and European pewter, 1600-1800.