Ancient Book Clasps
Fermaglio Leather Book
By Giannini
Located in Milan, IT
This book by Florentine bookbinder Giannini is covered with dark leather, a hue achieved using the
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Monastico Landsape Leather Book
By Giannini
Located in Milan, IT
the ancient technique of vegetable tanning and a handmade brass clasp. The hand-sewn interior contains
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Brass
Monastico Storia Leather Book
By Giannini
Located in Milan, IT
Pale leather bound book made using the ancient craft of vegetable tanning. The hand-sewn interior
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2010s Italian Desk Sets
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Brass
Japanese antique small stone Buddha "Jizo Bodhisattva"/1750-1850/Rare design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Dosojin.
Their appearance resembles that of Jizo Bodhisattva, and many have their hands clasped in chorus
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H 8.08 in W 4.93 in D 3.75 in
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Sebastião Salgado "GENESIS" Signed, Limited Edition SUMO Book, with stand
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19th Century English Leather Bound and Gilt Holy Bible by John Brown Dated 1864
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Desk accessories, letter holder by Le Tanneur, Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.
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19th Century French Leather Bound and Gilt Book of The Virgin Mary
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Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Oversized Book by Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010
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The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1885
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Editions.” It features a “History of the Religious Denominations of the World, both Ancient and Modern
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Portrait of Elizabeth Spencer c.1665; Oil Painting, Manor House Provenance
Located in London, GB
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English Leather Bound and Brass John Brown's Family Holy Bible Dated Circa 1810
Located in Dallas, TX
, explanatory notes, and evangelical reflections by the famous Reverend John Brown. The book flaunts an engraved
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H 13.5 in W 11 in D 3.75 in
French School Oil on Canvas Laid to Board Portrait of a Noble Lady, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
holding a clasped book looking out amicably to the viewer, on a dark russet ground, and surviving from the
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H 32 in W 25.5 in D 0.75 in
1970s Trifari Brushed Gold Necklace/Collar
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Museum in New York sparked interest in ancient Egyptian jewelry and it's sumptuous use of gold. As Jody
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