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Fine and Rare Wines
21 Nov 2009, San Francisco and Los Angeles |
Antique Arms and Armor and Modern Sporting Guns
23 Nov 2009, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
California and American Paintings and Sculpture
23 Nov 2009, Los Angeles and San Francisco |
Canadian & European Art, and Fine Silver
30 Nov 2009, Toronto |
Jewellery and Watches
30 Nov 2009, Toronto |
American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture
2 Dec 2009, New York |
Coins and Banknotes
3 Dec 2009, 580 Madison Avenue, New York |
Natural History
6 Dec 2009, 7601 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles |
Fine European and American Furniture and Decorative Arts
7 Dec 2009, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
20th Century Decorative Arts
9 Dec 2009, New York |
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Events at Bonhams & Butterfields
Lecture and Preview: Understanding The Intricacies Of French And Russian Hallmarks
Friday November 20, 2009 San Francisco
France and Russia are two of the most important jewelry and collectible objet producing countries in the world, with some of the most widely recognized, yet frequently misinterpreted hallmarks on antique jewelry and precious metal articles. There is far more to French and Russian hallmarks than meets the eye. Important information is often overlooked, incorrectly identified, or just simply misunderstood. Through a visual presentation, Bill Whetstone and Danusia Niklewicz will explain some of the complexities of both French and Russian hallmarks from the mid 19th century to date. This advance hallmarking lecture is both interesting and informative, and will provide new insight to these fascinating marks.
Based on research from their recently released publication:
"World Hallmarks, Vol. I, Europe, 19th to 21st Centuries,"
Whetstone and Niklewicz will also offer a short update of the new marks being used by these countries today.
The team of Whetstone and Niklewicz are passionate lecturers who enthusiastically share information to all jewelry historians, whether new to the study or seasoned professionals.
Event sponsored by GIA Alumni & hosted by Bonhams & Butterfields
Friday November 20th, 2009
5:30 Fine Jewelry Auction Preview
Wine and Cheese will be served
7:00 Lecture
$20 will be collected at the door
checks payable to GIA Alumni
RSVP: Lynne Arkin: lynne.arkin@bonhams.com
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