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Russian Cigarette Cases, Michael Zeno Diemer Paintings With Akiba Antiques This March
Two notable Russian cigarette cases lead Akiba Antiques’ Mid March Estate Finds sale. The cigarette, as it is known today, first emerged as a global phenomenon in the mid-19th century. Slim and desirable, cigarettes quickly became status symbols that demanded design, accommodation, and attention. Cigarette cases soon developed as fashionable…
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Paulding Farnham’s Work Crosses the Auction Block With Akiba Antiques
George Paulding Farnham was an American sculptor, metallurgist, and jewelry designer who collaborated with Tiffany & Co. from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. His designs, such as the Adams vase (1893) and the Admiral Dewey sword (1898), gathered significant acclaim. One of Paulding Farnham’s works is…
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Akiba Antiques Offers End of the Year Sale to Finish 2020
Wrapping up 2020 is Akiba Antiques’ upcoming End of the Year Sale. A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels half-hoop earrings from the Mystery Set series is among the leading lots. The earrings feature calibré-cut rubies set in 18-karat gold. The patented Mystery Set design allows the gemstones to be…