EditorialRoemer with three rows of burr studs, Large roemer with inserted bottom, on concave, spun from a thread. Bulky chalice, blown as a whole with the hollow stem, which is set with three rows of burr buds. The transition from the chalice to the stem indica...
EditorialDorcus, Print, Dorcus is a genus of beetles in the family Lucanidae (stag beetles). Of the 30-odd species, most occur in Asia and India; two are found in southern Europe, and two species are from North America. Previously, specimens with serriform teet...
EditorialColumba trocaz, Print, The trocaz pigeon, Madeira laurel pigeon or long-toed pigeon (Columba trocaz) is a pigeon which is endemic to the island of Madeira. It is a mainly grey bird with a pinkish breast; its silvery neck patch and lack of white wing ma...
EditorialSaint James the Greater, 1475?1500, Made in Germany, South German, Pine with paint and gilding, Overall: 35 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (90.2 x 36.2 x 24.1 cm), Sculpture-Wood, Saint James the Greater, the patron saint of pilgrims, is identified by his co...
EditorialWoman in velvet bonnet with plumes, long carrick coat in wool with two pelerines (shoulder capes). "There is nothing lighter, softer and warmer than a cashmere shawl. The ladies dress down with heavy, bulky wool riding coats." Handcoloured engraving fr...