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Architectural woodwork and paneling, George A. Schastey & Co. American, Satinwood, purpleheart, mother-of-pearl, silver-plated brass, mirrored glass, marble, and reproduction upholstery, American — Architectural woodwork and paneling
George A. Schastey & Co.
George A. Schastey
1881–82

Library Table, Herter Brothers American, Rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and abalone, American — Library Table
Herter Brothers
1879–82

Saber with Scabbard, Steel, gold, silver, jade (nephrite), diamonds, emeralds, pearls, grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, and decoration on blade, Turkish; blade, Iranian — Saber with Scabbard
grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, and decoration on blade, Turkish; blade, Iranian
grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, dated A.H. 1099/1688 CE; decoration on blade, 19th century

Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611), Israel Schuech German, Steel, bronze, gold, enamel, paste jewels, cameos, pearls, wood, hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo — Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611)
Israel Schuech
Juan Martinez
dated 1606

Short Sword (Yatagan) from the Court of Süleyman the Magnificent (reigned 1520–66), Ahmed Tekelü possibly Iranian, Steel, gold, ivory (walrus), silver, turquoise, pearls, rubies, Turkish, Istanbul — Short Sword (Yatagan) from the Court of Süleyman the Magnificent (reigned 1520–66)
Ahmed Tekelü
ca. 1525–30

Rolltop desk, David Roentgen German, Oak, cherry, pine, mahogany, veneered with maple, burl woods, holly, hornbeam (all partially stained), tulipwood, mahogany, and other woods; mother-of-pearl; partially gilded and tooled leather; gilt bronze, iron, steel, brass, partially gold-lacquered brass, German, Neuwied am Rhein — Rolltop desk
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 1776–79

Flintlock Gun of Louis XIII (1601–1643), King of France, Pierre Le Bourgeois French, Steel, brass, silver, gold, wood (walnut), mother-of-pearl, French, Lisieux — Flintlock Gun of Louis XIII (1601–1643), King of France
Pierre Le Bourgeois
Marin Le Bourgeois
ca. 1620

Crib of the Infant Jesus, Wood, polychromy, lead, silver-gilt, painted parchment, silk embroidery with seed pearls, gold thread, translucent enamels, South Netherlandish — Crib of the Infant Jesus
South Netherlandish
15th century

Necklace, Frank Gardner Hale American, 18kt yellow gold, silver, peridots, amethysts, tourmalines, sapphires, and pearls., American — Necklace
Frank Gardner Hale
ca. 1920

Necklace, Dreicer & Co. American, Diamonds, natural pearls, and platinum, American — Necklace
Dreicer & Co.
ca. 1905

Maharana Sangram Singh Riding a Prize Stallion, Stipple Master Indian, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and Basra pearls on paper, India (Rajasthan, Mewar) — Maharana Sangram Singh Riding a Prize Stallion
Stipple Master
Jai Ram
ca. 1712

"Venus", House of Dior French, silk, sequins, rhinestones, simulated pearls, French — "Venus"
House of Dior
Christian Dior
fall/winter 1949–50 haute couture

Dress, silk, mother-of-pearl, American — Dress
American
1860–65

Trefoil-shaped covered box with decoration of chrysanthemums

, Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoise shell over pigment and brass wire, Korea — Trefoil-shaped covered box with decoration of chrysanthemums
Korea
ca.12th century

Stationery box decorated with peony scrolls
, Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl; brass fittings, Korea — Stationery box decorated with peony scrolls
Korea
15th–16th century

Clothing box decorated with dragons, Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and ray skin, Korea — Clothing box decorated with dragons
Korea
19th century

Saltcellar, Gold, rock crystal, emeralds, pearls, spinel or balas rubies, French — Saltcellar
French
mid-13th century

Brooch, Marcus and Co. American, Plique-à-jour enamel, conch pearl, diamond, platinum and eighteen karat gold, American — Brooch
Marcus and Co.
ca. 1900

Ensemble, House of Balenciaga French, (a) cotton, cupro, tortoiseshell, (b) cotton, mother-of-pearl, viscose, (c) cotton, acetate, cupro, metal, synthetic, (d, e) leather, wood, metal, (f) paper, French — Ensemble
House of Balenciaga
Demna Gvasalia
spring/summer 2017

Side Chair, Herter Brothers American, Gilded maple, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and modern upholstery, American — Side Chair
Herter Brothers
ca. 1882

Sconce, George A. Schastey & Co. American, Brass, mother-of-pearl, glass shades, and semi-precious stones, American — Sconce
George A. Schastey & Co.
George A. Schastey
1881–82

Side chair, Herter Brothers American, Rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and reproduction upholstery, American — Side chair
Herter Brothers
1879

Armchair, Herter Brothers American, Gilded wood, mother-of-pearl, and original silk velvet upholstery, American — Armchair
Herter Brothers
1881–82

Wall bracket, George A. Schastey & Co. American, Brass, mother-of-pearl, glass shades, and semi-precious stones, American — Wall bracket
George A. Schastey & Co.
George A. Schastey
1881–82

Chandelier, George A. Schastey & Co. American, Brass, mother-of-pearl, glass shades, and semi-precious stones, American — Chandelier
George A. Schastey & Co.
George A. Schastey
1881–82

Spoon, Marcus and Co. American, Silver, pearls, American — Spoon
Marcus and Co.
1906

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver-gilt, freshwater baroque pearls, amazonite, opals., American — Vase
Tiffany & Co.
1900

Pair of Wheellock Pistols, François Du Clos French, Steel, gold, brass, wood, silver, mother-of-pearl, French, Paris — Pair of Wheellock Pistols
François Du Clos
Thomas Picquot
ca. 1640

Dressing table, George A. Schastey American, born Germany, Satinwood, purpleheart, mother-of-pearl, brass, silver-plated brass, and original upholstery, American — Dressing table
George A. Schastey
George A. Schastey & Co.
1881–82

Dressing glass, George A. Schastey & Co. American, Satinwood, purpleheart, mother-of-pearl, brass, and mirror glass, American — Dressing glass
George A. Schastey & Co.
George A. Schastey
1881–82

Sconce, George A. Schastey & Co. American, Brass, mother-of-pearl, glass shades, and semi-precious stones, American — Sconce
George A. Schastey & Co.
George A. Schastey
1881–82

Hunting Knife, Hans Sumersperger Austrian, Steel, copper alloy, wood, bone, mother-of-pearl, Austrian, Hall — Hunting Knife
Hans Sumersperger
ca. 1500

Wheellock Rifle, Johannes Hartel Polish, Cieszyn (Silesian), Steel, silver, wood (red beech), staghorn, mother of pearl, Silesian, Cieszyn — Wheellock Rifle
Johannes Hartel
ca. 1650–60

Cabinet, Charles Tisch American, Rosewood, ivory, mother-of-pearl, brass, glass, and other woods, American — Cabinet
Charles Tisch
ca. 1884

Snuffbox, Garrett Eoff American, Silver, gold, pearls, hard stones, American — Snuffbox
Garrett Eoff
1820–40

The Adams Vase, Paulding Farnham American, Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American — The Adams Vase
Paulding Farnham
Tiffany & Co.
1893–95

Wheellock Pistol, Steel, wood (maple), mother-of-pearl, brass, gold, French — Wheellock Pistol
French
ca. 1600–1610

Pair of Wheellock Pistols, Pierre Le Bourgeois French, Steel, gold, wood, silver, mother-of-pearl, French, Lisieux — Pair of Wheellock Pistols
Pierre Le Bourgeois
ca. 1610–20

Sipattal (chest ornament), Isneg artist, Pearl shell, cowrie shells, glass beads, metal, horn, fiber, dog teeth, Isneg — Sipattal (chest ornament)
Isneg artist
late 19th–early 20th century

Nécessaire with watch, Casket: gold and mother-of-pearl, lined with dark-red velvet; Watch: brass and partly blued steel, German — Nécessaire with watch
German
probably ca. 1745–50