Jewels of time : the world of women's watches
2011
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Focuses on the most beautiful time-keeping machines made for woman. The watches have been inspired by art, architecture and fashion, bejewelled with rare and precious stones and crafted to perfection.
Main title:
Jewels of time : the world of women's watches / by Roberta Naas.
Author:
Naas, Roberta, editor of compilation
Imprint:
New York City : Farameh Media LLC, [2011]©2011.
Collation:
303 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cm.
Series title:
Contents:
Turn of the century -- Artistic eloquence: Enchanting enamels -- Sculptured beauties -- Mystical dragons -- Birds in flight -- Architectural influences: Time around the world -- Art Nouveau & Art Deco -- Mechanics of time -- Design inspirations: Icons in fashion -- Gems of the earth -- Royal hues, purple -- Dazzling diamonds -- Shapely sensations -- Floral masterpieces -- Call of the wild -- Secrets in time
ISBN:
9780983083108 (hardback)
Dewey class:
681.114
Local class:
681.114
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
120801
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 681.114 JEW | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |