Inspired by Italian Renaissance designs, this exquisite album provides a most elegant home for storing treasured photos and mementos. Using centuries old binding techniques, skilled Italian craftsmen create each leather album by hand, using traditional tools to emboss and intricately detail each. Embossed on the rich, chocolate brown, mottled leather cover is a gilt fleur-de-lis artfully framed against an inverted, tear-drop shaped background. With attention to detail, the back and spine of the cover also bear embossed designs, with gold leaf decorating the diamond-shaped design on the center of the spine. The interior is lined with brown moire and contains 50 ivory, deckled, acid-free pages with onionskin page protectors affixed to each. 9” x 12” x 2-1/4” deep. (Item #1838)

Price $335.00

STATESMAN TURQUOISE SWIRL
BURLWOOD PEN

Swirling patterns of luxurious Amboyna burlwood intermingle with varying shades of turquoise-colored resin to create a writing instrument that is a work of art. The ends, center band and clip are made of titanium with a platinum finish. Embossed patterns on both ends of the rollerball pen and around the center band add an elegant finishing touch. The cap screws securely onto the barrel of the pen when closed and onto the top of the pen when opened. This exquisite writing instrument is expertly handcrafted by a talented USA artist. Because each pen is handmade, there will be variations from the pen pictured in the photo. Includes an ebony-colored wooden presentation box with a glass windowed lid for showcasing the pen. The presentation box may be engraved. The pen measures 5-1/4" long when closed, 6-1/4" when open; and the presentation box measures 8-1/2" x 5-1/4" x 1-3/4". (Item #2307)

Price $235.00

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This exceptional clock blends beautifully with both traditional and contemporary decors. Seemingly suspended in space, the clock face and gold-tone internal mechanism are displayed for clear view inside a rectangular glass case edged with gold trim. The top and base of the clock are made of mahogany with a piano finish. 8-1/2" high x 6-1/2" wide x 3-7/8" deep. (Item #1832)

Price $195.00

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This beautiful clock adds a luxurious, nautical look to its surroundings . Made of highly polished solid brass, the timepiece features three columns and rotating rings that support the circular clock face. Protective felt lines the underside of the bun feet that support the clock. A beveled glass lens protects the clock face, which has black minute and hour hands, a red second hand and black numbers against a white background. The circular glass base at the bottom of the clock provides space for attaching an engraving plate. 5-1/2" in diameter x 6" high. Battery operated. [Batteries not included.] (Item #2260)

Price $260.00

Strikingly elegant, this abalone mother of pearl pen set projects a distinguished and memorable image. The rollerball and ballpoint pen set is encased in a black laminate box with a woven design on the lid, which may be personalized for corporate orders. The underside of the box is covered with protective black felt. The box measures 8” x 3-½” x 1-5/8”. (Item #1735)

Price $115.00

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Designed and handcrafted by a New England artisan, these artistic paperweights feature the head of an eagle hand-painted on a pewter base and covered with a crystal dome pressed from Victorian-era molds. Choose from two designs:

A. Ever Vigilant Eagle Paperweight (Top Photo) The profile of an eagle with gold-leaf beak and eyes set on a silver blue, mirrored background. 3-1/4” in diameter x 1-7/8” high. (Item #1580)

Price $115.00

B. Presidential Eagle Paperweight (Center Photo) Made in the likeness of a paperweight presented as a gift to an American president, this 3-dimensional eagle faces head-on. The gold-leaf beak and eyes give a regal intensity to this exceptional design, which is elegantly presented against a background of silvery blue dappled with gold leaf. 3-1/4” in diameter x 1-7/8” high. (Item #1581)

Price $98.00

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Both stylish and functional, this desk accessory is an ideal choice for creating a classic, professional look for the desktop. The mahogany, piano finish with silver-tone accents blends well with both traditional and contemporary decors. The circular clock mounted in the center is easy to read, with black Roman numerals against the white face. Pen holders on each side of the clock hold silver-tone ballpoint pens. Includes an engraving plate that may be personalized and mounted on the sloping edge of the trapezoid base. The desk accessory measures 9" x 5" x 1-1/2". The clock is 3-7/8" in diameter and the pens each measure 6-1/2" long . (Item #2130)

Price $78.00

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This exquisite desk set, hand-crafted with sophistication and flair by Italian artisans, transforms the desktop into a work of art. Made of smooth leather in marbled, golden tan tones and bordered with an embossed gold-leaf, Florentine design, the desk set has the look of an elegant antique. The two leaves atop the desk set open on brass hinges to expose the inner writing area and two leather pockets. Three brass-hinged, wood-lined boxes at the head of the desk set serve to store pens, clips, business cards and other desktop items. Crafted with the attention to detail and style for which Italian craftsman are famous, the desk set is lined on the inside and underside with color-coordinated moiré. With the leaves closed, the desk set measures 22-1/2" x 18-3/4" [Letter opener and magnifier not included.] (Item #0952)

Price $1,125.00

This most exquisite, handcrafted, Italian journal provides an elegant place to record memories and inspirational thoughts. Embossed on the caramel-brown, mottled leather cover is an ornate design of winged dragons facing each other. Using centuries-old techniques, skilled Florentine artisans expertly embossed and bound the journal. Detailed craftsmanship is evident on the interior, ivory-colored, lined pages, which have gilt edges. 8-1/2" x 6" x 1". (Item #1840)

Price $155.00

Expertly crafted by Italian artisans, this exquisite leather watch box is the ideal, refined complement for desktop or bureau. The rich, mottled, caramel brown leather is handsomely decorated with an ornate shell design atop the box. The sides of the box are slightly curved, softening and adding interesting detail to the rectangular shape. Soft, taupe suede lines the interior of the box, which has compartments for holding up to six watches. Tooled leather lines the interior edges and compartments. The box locks with a golden tasseled key. 9-1/2" x 7-1/4" x 3-1/2". (Item #1843)

Price $395.00

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Reminiscent of designs of timepieces that ships would carry, this elegant cherry wood box displays a beautiful clock through the glass window on top of the box. When the brass-hinged lid is raised, The clock raises to an angle easily visible by the viewer.The clock face is surrounded with a round brass bezel and has Roman numerals, black minute and hour hands, and a red second hand. The outside of the box features carved hand-grips on the sides of the box and round brass feet on the underside corners. The clock is battery operated. The box measures 5-7/8" x 5-7/8" x 3-1/2" and the clock face measures 2-1/4" in diameter. (Item #0690)

Price $115.00

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This most exquisite, handcrafted, Italian journal provides an elegant place to record memories and inspirational thoughts. An embossed Renaissance coat of arms design decorates the cover of the mottled, chocolate brown leather journal. Embossing on the spine of a gilt fleur-de-lis and additional detailing create a beautiful presentation when this volume is shelved. The cover opens to reveal ivory, lined paper, with a light gray fleur-de-lis on the bottom of each page. A gold page-marker adds an elegant finishing touch to this exceptional volume. The interior pages of this journal are held in place by leather straps on each side of the inside cover, allowing easy removal and replacement of the journal pages. Replacement pages may be custom-ordered from Netique. The journal measures 6-7/8" high x 5-1/4" wide x 1-3/8" deep. (Item #1842)

Price $155.00

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Price $150.00

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The perfect gift for a tea lover, this beautiful, solid hardwood, cherry finish tea chest is lined with rich emerald-green velvet, embossed in gold script with "Gourmet Teas." Inside, eight compartments are perfectly sized to hold the tea lover's favorite tea bags. A brass plate on the top engraved with "Tea" and brass side handles add the finishing touch for this exquisite gift. 13-1/2" long x 7-1/2" wide x 4" high. [Tea Not Included.] (Item #0495)

Price $95.00

ITALIAN JEWELRY CHESTS
AND DESK ORGANIZERS

The ultimate in master craftsmanship, these exquisite jewelry chests and desk organizers are handcrafted in Florence, Italy, with the attention to detail for which the Italians are renowned. Made of European poplar covered with smooth, burled, elm briarwood veneer, the interior and underside are lined with taupe-colored suede.

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