18th-Century Decorative Arts

Blue and white porcelain teapot and blue and gold porcelain vase on wooden stand

Worcester, England and the Decorative Arts: A Centre of Porcelain, Craft, and Industrial Design

Worcester, England occupies a pivotal place in the history of the decorative arts, particularly through its influential role in the development of English porcelain. FromRead More →

English Soho tapestry with chinoiserie “Indian manner” scene featuring Asian-inspired figures, exotic landscape, and decorative borders, woven in wool and silk, c. 1690–1710

Soho Tapestries: English Tapestry Production in the 18th Century

The term Soho tapestries refers broadly to a group of English tapestry productions associated with workshops active in London during the late 17th and 18thRead More →

18th-century brooch made from Pinchbeck alloy, resembling gold with intricate floral detail

Pinchbeck: The Imitation Gold That Shaped 18th-Century Decorative Arts

Pinchbeck brooch, c. 1750, is an alloy of copper and zinc developed by Christopher Pinchbeck, offering a gold-like appearance that became popular for affordable fashion.Read More →

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