Re: Jewels from Imperial St Petersburg/ new book Archived Message
Posted by maryjo on March 10, 2013, 9:14 pm, in reply to "Jewels from Imperial St Petersburg/ new book"
My copy arrived two days ago, and I am finding it a fascinating book. The smaller jewels, in particular, tell some interesting tales. It is well worth the investment. --Previous Message-- : This lovely new book not only offers a : fascinating range of jewels and objects : d'art crafted in St. Petersburg, beginning : with the reigns of the empresses Elizabeth : and Catherine the Great and ending in 1917 : with that of Nicholas II, it is also : intertwined with captivating personal : history! : The author is Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, : Ph.D., who is the great-granddaughter of St. : Petersburg goldsmith Alexander Tillander, a : supplier to the Russian imperial court. : More info can be found on the special MB for : royal books: : : http://members.boardhost.com/books/msg/1362878633.html :
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