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Pearls

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  • Neptune and Amphitrite sit on a scallop shell chariot amidst the waves, surrounded by nereids and tritons; representing the element water. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1718, after Louis de Boullogne the younger.
  • Galatea riding a scallop shell chariot over the seas accompanied by Neptune, nymphs and cherubs, symbolising the element water. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1796, after F. Albani.
  • Enamelling: female enamellers making artificial pearls (top), equipment (below). Engraving by Defehrt after L.J. Goussier.
  • Venus riding a scallop shell chariot over the seas accompanied by Neptune, nymphs and cherubs, symbolising the element water. Engraving by E. Baudet, 1695, after F. Albani.
  • A pile of plastic pigs with a string of pearls and pills bearing the Burroughs Wellcome brand logo with the words 'Perlen für die Säue!' [pearls for the swine]; an advertisement for the 3rd Federal Assembly of people with HIV and AIDS from 5 to 8 November 1992 in Hamburg organized by the Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe eV, with the support of the Hamburg Senate. Colour lithograph by Trash Line Design.
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Catalogue

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    Pearls & parasites / by Arthur E. Shipley.

    Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927. | Date: 1908
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    A treatise on diamonds and pearls. In which their importance is considered: and plain rules are exhibited for ascertaining the value of both: and the true method of manufacturing diamonds / [David Jeffries].

    Jeffries, David (David J.) | Date: 1750
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    Pearls before poppies : the story of the Red Cross pearls / Rachel Trethewey.

    Trethewey, Rachel | Date: 2018
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    The book of the pearl : the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems / by George Frederick Kunz ... and Charles Hugh Stevenson.

    Kunz, George Frederick, 1856-1932. | Date: 1908
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    The conchologist's companion; comprising the instincts and construction of testaceous animals; with a general sketch of those extraordinary productions which connect the vegetable and animal kingdoms / By the author of 'Select female biography', "Wonders of the vegetable kingdom", etc. [i.e. M. Roberts].

    Roberts, Mary, 1788-1864. | Date: 1824
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