Nick Boschetto

Nick Boschetto

Art Deco Purses

Trio of mesh purses by Whiting and Davis (from l-r) a compact purse with Guilloche enamel compact top; iconic skyline of New York; and enameled color using the Cubist style

by Paula Higgins   Art Deco purses are highly sought after, currently among the most desired of all antique and vintage purses. Their designs can be described as chaotic, streamlined, graphic, and non-representational. Creating a strong visual impact with bold,…

Czech Art Deco Vanity

Two J. Schmidt black glass perfumes with Oriental Neiger Bros. jeweling.

The formation of the country of Czechoslovakia at the end of World War I coincided with the growing popularity of Art Deco design that had originated in France in the 1910s.

Gone to Sea: The Art Deco Ocean Liners

Cunard's illustrious Queen Mary

By Bill Miller Ocean liners were once described as the “greatest moving objects made by man.” They were also great symbols: They embodied size, might, and speed, but were also maritime temples, boasting the latest achievements in interior design. Some…