Pressestimmen
"...lavish and beautifully illustrated new study...[Geoffrey Munn's] text is perfectly balanced between sober art and historical chops (as when discussing three tiaras designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria) and giddy appreciation (discussing a tiara made for drag comedienne Dame Edna Everage" Publishers Weekly
Kurzbeschreibung
A lavishly illustrated book about the famous jewellers such as Cartier, Faberge and Boucheron which will appeal to everyone interested in the history, fashion and style of tiaras. 350 colour and 100 b/w illus.
Synopsis
This comprehensive, illustrated guide includes photographs of a variety of Royal tiaras together with those of French and Russian Imperial provenances. Geoffrey Munn has been granted special access to the photographic archives of many famous jewellers, including Cartier, Boucheron and Faberge, for his research. Other makers include Garrards, Castellani, Giuliano, Lalique, Fouquet and Tiffany. Many of the stunning tiaras featured also have great historical significance and their provenance is explained fully by the author, who is a specialist in jewellery and metalwork.
Über den Autor
Geoffrey Munn is the Managing Director of Wartski Ltd, a firm of antique dealers in London specialising in European precious metalwork. He is co-author of Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery and author of both Castellani and Giuliano - Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th Century and The Triumph of Love - Jewellery 1530-1930. He is also the jewellery specialist on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.
