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Replica of the 1910 Brooke Swan Car. Popular with the elite in Calcutta, features included glow in the dark amber eyes, a beak that could emit a spray of hot water and a valve which enabled the swan to poo whitewash from its rear end.
Honk honk swanmobile coming through
Get out of the way swanmobile here
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Georgian Eye Jewelry, c.1790-1820
“Eye miniatures came into fashion at the end of the 18th century. In France, where eye miniature seems to have originated, the eye as symbol of watchfulness was adopted by the state police for buckles and belts. In Britain it had a role as a love token, with some eye miniatures glistening with a trompe-l’oeil tear, or a diamond set to imitate a tear. Most eye miniatures are unsigned, due to the minuteness of the background, and often the name of the person whose eye is depicted is unknown.”
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Portraits of Moroccans by Spanish artist José Tapiro y Baro (1830-1913)
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Fan Art Friday - Auxiliary Magazine
Just got this image from Auxiliary magazine. Their latest issue includes a photo spread featuring Zoa Chimerum Jewelry. They’re based in Canada and there were some shipping delays so our work almost missed the shoot. I’m thrilled to see the final images and relieved that the timing worked out in the end. You can check out the rest of the shoot, and even view the entire magazine online here.