{"title":"THE VENUS DROP","description":"\u003cp\u003eall things venus\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unique-mother-pearl-necklace","title":"Rare Antique Mother of Pearl Carved Leaf Choker Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFeatures a delicate choker of individually handcarved natural mother of pearl leaves, each piece displaying an iridescent pearlescent luminosity. The carved leaves are arranged in a graduating fan formation, with a fine thread construction throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Handcarved mother of pearl jewellery of this quality and delicacy is consistent with 40s European and Asian export production. The carved leaf motif is a signature of the Art Deco to early mid-century period. An exceptionally fragile and rare survival in complete condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntique\/Vintage items usually show some signs of wear or fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’Atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56487626965323,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00764.jpg?v=1773842936"},{"product_id":"antique-cotton-collar","title":"Rare Antique White Cotton Capelet with Bobbin Lace Trim","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFeatures a delicate double-tiered gathered silhouette in fine white cotton, trimmed throughout with intricate hand-crafted bobbin lace along all edges and a matching lace band detail at the mid-cape. Fastens at the front with a white satin ribbon bow tie. Fully wearable and exceptionally well preserved for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: 1890s–1910s (Late Victorian \/ Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: A rare surviving example of everyday Edwardian feminine outerwear. The quality of the hand-worked bobbin lace and the double-tiered construction suggest European — likely French or Belgian — origin. Highly collectible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend hand washing delicate antique textiles only and storing flat to preserve the lace structure. Antique\/Vintage items usually show some signs of wear or fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’Atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831104680267,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00707.jpg?v=1773834282"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-black-jet-beaded-net-mourning-cape-bertha-collar","title":"Rare Antique Black Jet Beaded Net Mourning Cape \/ Bertha Collar","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFeatures a sheer black net ground embroidered with hand-applied jet black glass beads in an elaborate botanical motif of flowers and foliage throughout the shoulders and short cap sleeves, finished with a dramatic cascading fringe of hand-strung jet bead drops along the entire hem. Round neckline with a fine beaded edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: 1890s–1910s (Late Victorian \/ Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: This is an exceptional and rare piece of Victorian mourning fashion. The jet bead embroidery combined with the fringe construction is consistent with high-quality French or English workshop production of the period. Jet beaded textiles of this quality and completeness are increasingly difficult to find intact. A true collector's statement piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend dry cleaning or very careful hand spot-cleaning only. Antique\/Vintage items usually show some signs of wear or fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’Atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831796511051,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00710.jpg?v=1773839501"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-brass-heart-shaped-minaudiere-visiting-card-case-pendant-necklace","title":"Rare Antique Brass Minaudière \/ Visiting Card Case Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFeatures a brass box pendant suspended on a long fine brass link chain. The front closure features an ornately cast brass filigree clasp with scrollwork and botanical detailing. The interior opens to reveal a small compartment, originally used as a visiting card case, vinaigrette, or compact. The brass has developed a rich natural patina consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: 1880s–1910s (Late Victorian \/ Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: A rare and highly desirable form of Victorian personal accessory jewellery. Heart-shaped brass visiting card or vinaigrette cases of this quality with the original long chain intact are increasingly scarce. An exceptional collector piece equally beautiful worn as a statement necklace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntique\/Vintage items usually show some signs of wear or fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’Atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831975129419,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00616.jpg?v=1774555387"},{"product_id":"vintage-triple-strand-faux-pearl-choker-with-gold-wing-crystal-clasp","title":"Vintage Triple-Strand Faux Pearl Choker with Gold Wing \u0026 Crystal Clasp","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFeatures three close-set strands of small uniform ivory faux pearls forming a fitted choker, anchored at the front by a substantial gold-tone double-wing motif centrepiece set with a single baguette crystal stone. The wing clasp has a bold, sculptural quality that elevates this piece into true statement territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: The combination of multi-strand pearls with an oversized decorative front clasp is a signature of 1980s luxury costume jewellery design, reminiscent of the work of European houses producing for the high-fashion market of the period. The baguette crystal centrepiece and wing motif give this piece an almost Art Deco revival feeling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntique\/Vintage items usually show some signs of wear or fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’Atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56832136282443,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00769.jpg?v=1773843760"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-edwardian-evening-purse","title":"Silver-Plated Edwardian Evening Purse","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-Plated Edwardian Evening Purse with Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSilver plate \/ ball-clasp closure \/ fine link chain \/ late 19th–early 20th century \/ curated for the dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small rectangular silver-plated evening purse with softly rounded corners, smooth polished body, and a fine twisted link chain. Opens via a simple ball-press clasp at the top centre, revealing a plain interior, sized for calling cards, a folded note, or a few coins. The silver plate has developed a rich uneven patina with areas of dark oxidation and warm highlights, entirely consistent with genuine age. A beautiful object. Approximate decade: 1890s–1910s (Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Small silver-plated evening purses of this form were carried by women at formal occasions; opera, theatre, dinner, suspended from the wrist or a chatelaine hook. The plain body and fine chain suggest understated quality. A lovely piece for the collector of Edwardian accessories or as a styled dressing table object.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Polish gently with a silver cloth if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889839419723,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00794.jpg?v=1774563307"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-scallop-shell-pill-box","title":"Silver-Plated Scallop Shell Pill Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-Plated Scallop Shell Pill Box\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSilver plate \/ cast and hinged \/ with an insert \/ mid–late 20th century \/ curated for the dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA sweet hinged pill box cast in the form of a scallop shell, executed in silver plate with finely rendered ribbing across both upper and lower halves. Opens on a neat hinge to reveal a small interior tray, practical for pills, rings, or small keepsakes. The silver plate carries a gentle patina with age. A charming and giftable dressing table object or a bridal object for wedding rings. Approximate decade: 1960s–1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's note: Shell-form silver-plated pill boxes of this type were popular gift items throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, produced across Europe and beyond. The scallop shell remains a timeless form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Polish gently with a soft silver cloth if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889869795659,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00560.jpg?v=1774557268"},{"product_id":"brass-mussel-shell-paperclip","title":"Brass Mussel Shell Paperclip","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Mussel Shell Paperclip \/ Desk Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCast brass \/ hinged bivalve form \/ naturally oxidised patina \/ mid 20th century \/ curated for the desk and library\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA miniature paperclip or document clip cast in the precise form of a mussel shell, in warm brass with a deep, naturally oxidised patina ranging from dark bronze to golden highlights along the ridges. The two halves, upper and lower valve, are hinged at the pointed tip and open with a satisfying spring tension to grip papers, letters, or correspondence before closing flush. The surface detail is exceptional: fine concentric growth lines rendered with sculptural accuracy across both valves, true to the form of \u003cem\u003eMytilus\u003c\/em\u003e — the common mussel found on every French Atlantic and Mediterranean coast. An object that performs its function beautifully while belonging equally in a natural history cabinet.Approximate decade: Mid-century French or continental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's note: Naturalist form brass desk accessories; paperclips, letter openers, and inkwells cast as shells, animals, and botanical forms were a refined staple of the mid-century French and Italian bureau. The mussel shell is a particularly elegant choice: sleek, aerodynamic, and deeply coastal in character, with strong resonance in French marine and decorative tradition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Polish gently with a soft brass cloth if desired, though the patina is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e*\u003cem\u003eAll items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889884737867,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00606.jpg?v=1774558058"},{"product_id":"brass-heart-ysl-bookmark-with-tassel-cord-in-a-crimson-velvet-pouch","title":"Brass Heart YSL Bookmark with Tassel Cord in a Crimson Velvet Pouch","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Heart Bookmark with Tassel Cord \u0026amp; Crimson Velvet Pouch — Musée Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHandmade brass \/ engraved heart bookmark \/ gold twisted cord with tassel \/ crimson velvet drawstring pouch \/ mYSLm Musée YSL Marrakech \/ curated for the library and dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bookmark itself is a flat heart in handmade engraved brass, suspended on a long gold twisted cord with a knotted tassel end, the brass warm with a natural tarnished patina. It comes presented in its original deep crimson velvet drawstring pouch with gold cord closure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: A rare, fully labelled piece from a museum that does not ship internationally — the only way to own one is to have been there. The heart form, the tassel cord, the crimson velvet: unmistakably YSL in spirit. A beautiful gift for the fashion-literate, the bibliophile, or the collector of culturally significant objects. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Store in the pouch when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e*\u003cem\u003eAll items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889986187595,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00612.jpg?v=1774559194"},{"product_id":"pair-of-white-porcelain-scallop-shell-wall-brackets","title":"Pair of White Porcelain Scallop Shell Wall Brackets","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair of White Porcelain Scallop Shell Wall Brackets \/ Ornamental Dishes — Céramique de Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhite porcelain \/ gilded rim \/ wall-mount fittings \/ Céramique de Paris, France \/ mid 20th century \/ curated for the bathroom and interior\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA pair of scallop shell-form wall brackets or ornamental dishes in fine white porcelain with a delicate gilded rim, each finished with precision ribbing radiating from a central boss. The reverse of each piece is fitted with keyhole wall-mounting slots, these were made to be mounted as soap dishes, decorative wall ornaments, or bathroom accessories. Marked on the reverse with the Céramique de Paris crossed-swords stamp. Glazed pure white with a soft lustre and the characteristic quality of French mid-century decorative porcelain. Approximate decade: Mid-century French porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's note: Céramique de Paris was a respected French producer of decorative and domestic porcelain. Shell-form wall dishes of this type were produced for the grand bathroom and boudoir tradition; functional, beautiful, and unmistakably French. Equally lovely mounted as intended, used as vanity trays, or displayed as sculptural objects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHand wash only. Do not submerge. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890040254795,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00776.jpg?v=1774559548"},{"product_id":"antique-shell-snuff-box","title":"Antique Shell Snuff Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Shell Snuff Box \/ Trinket Box with Engraved Brass Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNatural spiral shell \/ engraved brass hinged cap and base mount \/ late 19th–early 20th century \/ curated for the cabinet and dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA miniature snuff box or trinket box formed from a natural spiral shell, its warm amber, cream, and caramel banding intact and luminous, fitted with an engraved brass cap at the apex and a small round black base mount at the foot, joined by a fine brass ring hinge. The brass cap is finely worked with decorative engraving and a small finial. The shell itself is of exceptional quality, its natural nacre catching the light with a quiet iridescence. Opens at the equator on the brass hinge to reveal a small plain interior.Approximate decade: 1880s–1920s (Victorian–Edwardian, possibly Indian or colonial origin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Shell objects mounted in silver or brass, snuff boxes, scent bottles, needle cases, were a beloved category of Victorian and Edwardian decorative craft, with strong traditions in both European and Indo-colonial workshops. The combination of organic shell and worked metal gives this piece an intimate, cabinet-of-curiosities quality. A rare and beautiful object.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Handle gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890073219403,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00783.jpg?v=1774560055"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-caviar-spoon","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Spoon","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother-of-Pearl Caviar \/ Salt Spoon with Natural Shell Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHand-carved mother-of-pearl \/ natural shell handle with turban shell finial \/ curated for the table and dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small caviar or salt spoon carved entirely from mother-of-pearl, the oval bowl worked from a single piece of warm iridescent nacre in cream, gold, and faint green tones. The handle is formed from a section of natural shell in warm honey tones, joined seamlessly to the bowl, and terminates in a small turban or top shell finial, a naturally occurring spiral form mounted at the tip. The whole piece has a handmade, slightly irregular quality that speaks to careful artisan work rather than industrial production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's note: Mother-of-pearl caviar and salt spoons were a luxury accessory of the well-appointed Victorian and Edwardian table, used specifically because pearl does not react with salt or caviar as metal does. This example with its natural shell handle and turban finial has an especially strong naturalist character. Equally beautiful in use or on a vanity tray.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHand wash only. Do not submerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890331234635,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00789.jpg?v=1774560735"},{"product_id":"vintage-murano-glass-cocktail-ring","title":"Vintage Murano Glass Cocktail Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Murano Glass Cocktail Ring \/ Black, White Marbled\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHandmade Murano glass \/ marbled black, white and violet \/ Italy \/ mid–late 20th century \/ curated for the jewellery box\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA bold dome-form cocktail ring in handmade Murano glass, worked in a dramatic swirling pattern of deep black, cream white, each colour drawn through the molten glass to create a pattern that is entirely unique to this piece. The domed top has a highly polished surface with deep interior colour; the interior band is smooth cream. Lightweight and comfortable to wear despite its sculptural presence. Made using ancient Venetian glass techniques by master artisans — no two Murano glass rings are ever exactly the same. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eApproximate decade: Mid-century Murano, Italy. Approx Size 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Murano glass rings of this bold dome form were at the height of Italian design fashion through the 1960s and 70s the cocktail ring as wearable sculpture. The black and white marbled palette gives this piece a timeless graphic quality that reads as contemporary today. A genuine piece of Venetian glass craft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Do not submerge in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890402275659,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00792.jpg?v=1774563235"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-mussel-shell-hinged-pill-box","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Mussel Shell Hinged Pill Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother-of-Pearl Mussel Shell Hinged Pill Box \/ Trinket Box\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNatural mother-of-pearl mussel shell \/ silver-tone metal mount and hinge \/ late 19th–early 20th century \/ curated for the dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA hinged pill box or trinket box formed from a real mussel shell, its two valves mounted and joined with a fine silver-tone metal border and hinge. The interior surfaces are breathtaking, deeply iridescent, shifting between copper, rose, green, and pearl-white depending on the light, as only genuine nacre can. The exterior retains the shell's natural warm amber-brown tone with characteristic growth lines. Opens and closes on a neat hinge. A deeply beautiful, entirely natural object.Approximate decade: 1880s–1920s (Victorian–Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Shell pill boxes and snuff boxes of this type, using the natural shell itself rather than imitating it, were prized for combining the utility of a trinket container with the beauty of a found natural object. The iridescent mussel interior makes this example particularly luminous. Lovely on a dressing table, bedside, or vanity tray. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Handle gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890404602187,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00613.jpg?v=1774563377"},{"product_id":"antique-shell-calling-card-wallet","title":"Antique Shell Calling Card Wallet","description":"\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Shell Calling Card Wallet, Ornate Brass Mounts, Crimson Accordion Interior\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNatural oval shell \/ ornate cast brass hinge mounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\/ late 19th century \/ curated for the cabinet and dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA wholly singular object. The exterior is a natural oval shell, warm honey amber, cream and pale rose, its surface luminous with natural iridescence, fitted as a hinged calling card wallet with ornate cast brass mounts, worked in scrollwork and foliate detail at the hinge points. Open it, and the interior reveals something entirely unexpected: a full structure, multiple compartments folding out to receive calling cards, visiting cards. The hinge is fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt is one extraordinary thing.Approximate decade: 1870s–1900s (Victorian, likely French)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Shell calling card cases — particularly those with elaborate interior fittings — occupy a rare and beloved corner of the Victorian accessories market. Card cases were made of all kinds of materials including mother-of-pearl, abalone, tortoiseshell and silver. The combination of organic beauty, fine craft, and social function makes this one of the most layered objects in the collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHandle gently. Store flat, away from light and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890421870923,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00834.jpg?v=1774563666"},{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-salt-amp-pepper-shakers","title":"Pair of Antique Salt and Pepper Shakers","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair of Antique Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Shakers — Mother-of-Pearl, Silver-Tone Hinged Caps\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMother-of-pearl\/ silver-tone metal hinged caps with pierced MOP tops \/ late 19th–early 20th century \/ curated for the table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA pair of antique salt and pepper shakers in a material combination that stops you cold. Each fitted with a silver-tone metal cap that hinges open on a small loop handle to reveal a pierced mother-of-pearl top for dispensing. The two holes identify the salt; three the pepper. This pair is a jewel-like quality for the kitchen.Approximate decade: 1880s–1910s (Victorian–Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Mother-of-pearl table accessories were a luxury of the Victorian and Edwardian dining table, prized for their beauty and for the practical reason that pearl, unlike metal, does not react with salt or acidic foods. A rare and beautiful pair in excellent functional condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHand wash only. Do not submerge. Dry immediately. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890514506059,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00836.jpg?v=1774565848"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.latelieralba.com\/collections\/the-venus-drop.oembed","provider":"l’atelier Alba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}