Sujet
Advertisement for the Faulkner Diamond, 1890. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Advertisement for the Faulkner Diamond, 1890. 'Gold [rings]; New Lily Brooch...Pearls and Diamonds; Pin, Stud...Moonstone and Diamonds...Pretty Brooch with Crystals or Pearl Centres...Known all over the WORLD as the FINEST STONE ever Produced. These Magnificent Stones are set in GOLD HALL-MARKED, and made by most experienced workmen; detection impossible...I Defy the BEST JUDGES to tell them from DIAMONDS. The brilliancy and lustre are most marvellous, and equal to BRILLIANTS - WORTH TWENTY GUINEAS, the Stones being real Crystals, and splendidly faceted...will resist acids, alkalies, intense heat. All stones set by diamond-setters, beautifully finished. Single-stone Earrings, from 10s. per pair; Scarf Pins, Shirt Studs, Pendants, Necklets, &c., 30s. to £20. Much worn for Court and other occasions. Testimonials from all parts of the World. These stones are daily gaining great reputation throughout the World, and have been awarded Three Prize Medals from the Great Exhibitions. The Public are earnestly invited to INSPECT our marvellous selection now on view, which astonishes all Visitors...Notice - These stones cannot possibly be had elsewhere at any price, and are only to be obtained of the SOLE IMPORTER and MANUFACTURER, ARTHUR O. FAULKNER...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM25A51_161
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
7,9Mo (803,1Ko) / 16,5cm x 12,1cm / 1946 x 1427 (300dpi)