Hair combs, late 19th/early 20th century:
1. René Lalique; 2. René Lalique; 3. René Lalique; 4. French, maker unknown 5. René Lalique; 6. Maker Unknown.
Circus Matinee (detail; c. 1938), by Laura Knight. Photo: Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council. From the estate of Dame Laura Knight.
The wonderful Art Deco "Egyptian Theatre" from 1929, DeKalb, Illinois, U.S.
After the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 in Egypt, there were over 100 theatres in the U.S. in "Egyptian style".
Today only six remain.
Art nouveau brooches and pendants
Top no. 1 by René Lalique, ca. 1900, bottom no. 6 by Gaston Lafitte, ca. 1900, others by Lluis Masriera, ca. 1903-1915
Vase with Stylized Water Lilies, ca. 1899-1900. From the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892 - 1902). On display at the Chrysler Museum of Art.
Dressing Case by Ortner and Houle of St. James, London. This belonged to Elizabeth Lucy Cuffe, the Countess of Desart and Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria (between 1845-1864).