In de bijna honderdjarige geschiedenis van het polshorloge zijn er talrijke fascinerende en legendarische modellen ontworpen. Dit boek laat meer dan 1000 horloges zien, begeleid door alle technische gegevens.Parragon, 2010; 302 pp.; NL; index; ills. col; hbhb € 5,99
From their forms to their movements, Cartier watches are unique. This book chronicles Cartier's constant quest for excellence in the manufacture of complicated watches. Skira, 2011; 265 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hbhb € 59,90
The Crown Jewels tells the history of the most specatcular and complete collection of royal regalia in the world. The priceless objects now held in the Tower of London were created to be the embodiment of sovereignty, and their story is that of the English monarchy itself, from the 12th-century spoon used for the anointing at the coronation to the platinum crown created for the Queen Mother Elizabeth in 1937, set with the Koh-i-nur diamond.Thames and Hudson, 2011; 204 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hbhb € 48,99
Indian Silver is the story of a metal that has the glitter and finesse of gold. All aspects and uses of silver in India are brought together, from the history and techniques of making silver items, from jewellery to coins to modern utility items.Roli, 2008; 135 pp.; EN; ills. col; hbVan/List Price € 29,80 Voor/Our Price € 12,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 57 %
This book presents 5000 years of jewellery from around the world, from treasured personal possessions to symbols of imperial power. It blends together art, history and craft and explains how forms developed, how expanding trade introduced increasing varieties of gems and technological advances influenced design.Intelligent Layman Publ., 2010; 259 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 60,00 Voor/Our Price € 24,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 58 %
Veertig jaar trok het verzamelaarsechtpaar Maudy Smith en Jaap Heij de wereld rond op zoek naar zilveren sieraden. Ze legden een verzameling aan van bijna 600 etnische sieraden uit een gebied van Marokko tot China. De collectie omvat hoofdsieraden, hals- en borstkettingen, armbanden, ringen, riemen, enkelbanden en teenringen en meer. Catalogus.Mercatorfonds, 2011; 192 pp.; NL; ills. b/w & col; hbhb € 35,95
This photographic record of Longines' continuing elegance and technival superiority includes pieces among the most precious and refined ever made. The luxurious watches are photographed with exquisite detail, displaying their dials, movements, realtive calibers and accompanying cases. A one of a kind, complete collection for collectors and enthusiasts.Damiani, 2006; 308 pp.; EN; index; ills. col; hbVan/List Price € 89,00 Voor/Our Price € 47,50Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 47 %
The gorgeous artifacts in this book -jewelled armour, weapons, jewellery, household objects, and more, with informative captions and stunning photography on every page- originated in Mesopotamia, Persia, Levant, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic World, from 4,000 B.C.E. through 700 C.E.Running Press, 2008; 144 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 32,90 Voor/Our Price € 14,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 55 %
The collection the Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation of masterworks by the brilliant Russian artist-jeweler Peter Carl Faberge is one of the most important groupings of its kind in the world. It includes works that range from the famed Imperial Easter Eggs to picture frames, cigarette cases, calendars, and other personal items. It reveals the diversity of Faberge's creative production.Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 2008; 185 pp.; EN; index; ills. col; hbVan/List Price € 65,00 Voor/Our Price € 28,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 55 %
Discoveries, Inventions, and Advances in Master WatchmakingThe Mastery of Time relates the story of the measurement of time, from the dawn of mankindto the present day. Timekeeping devices have had a major impact on the organization of life in society and on agricultural and industrial production and trade.Flechon juggles historical, scientific, and human approaches to look at watchmaking as both a science and an art. Profusely illustrated.Flammarion, 2011; 453 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; L; hbhb € 79,95
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