Ship`s Candlestick Antique Brass Once...about 15 years ago, I traveled to Italy on a tight budget.
I wandered into a medieval town with many towers, which hovered 1000 feet above sea level, just South of Florence, and North/West of Sienna.
Above the rolling hills of Tuscany, San Gimignano was a thriving Etruscan center in 200-300BC.
It began its life as a town in the 10th century taking its name from the Holy Bishop of Modena, St. Gimignano, who is said to have saved the village from the barbarian hordes. I climbed to the top of the cobble-stoned village, and discovered a little antique shop with a sweet little old man.
I had never been so enchanted!
I left with one of the greatest treasures of my life. It was a wall mounted Ship's Candlestick that pivots with the movement of an ancient sailing vessel, in order to remain level. As a result of this particular feature, it doubles as a table-top candlestick.
Not long after I left, I began regretting not buying the sister piece; though I'd already spent two days of my food budget on the first one. For eight years, I regretted not buying that matching piece, until finally, I opened my shop, Studio Nouveau. On my first buying trip, I raced with great anticipation, back to the little old man in San Gimignano to see if, just maybe, the sister candlestick was waiting for me.
Much to my surprise, it was!!! The little old man told me that this was a reproduction of an Etruscan candlestick...now being reproduced in Florence.
It remains a personal favorite of all my hunts for "Objects of Beauty".
I use six of them at home...one on each side of my arched window, two on the tables at my bedside, one in the kitchen, and one in the living room, which I carry when the power goes out, or during my candlelit dinner parties.
These are my favorite gift to give couples...because they appear to be loved, universally, by men and women. They also come in silver-plate. (Find them listed separately.)
Our Del Mar, solid and richly colored beeswax candles are beautiful in these candlesticks.
The bad news is that this company has gone out of business and we now have very limited stock of these. BOOOO!
Measures 10" tall
4-3/4" Wide at base.
Molded hook on base adds 1/2".
Wall Mount or Table Top
Art Nouveau Napkin Holder Studio Nouveau's Art Nouveau Napkin or Letter holder is made in Italy, of course. This sensuous, two sided holder is a lovely accent for a dining table, or desk.
Amid classic, flowing Art Nouveau "Whiplash" motifs, our lady guardian with long hair and a serene expression is a sight to behold.
Cast Antique Brass Measures 10" Wide 4" Deep 8" Tall
Also available in silver plate, listed separately.
Nouveau Riche Liquid Metal Purse Our new liquid metal embellished leather and suede purses and bags can be ordered in the following 15 colors. In Leather: Black, Off White, Brown and Cheetah. In Suede: Black, Dark Purple, Red, Turquoise, Terracotta, Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Olive, Camouflage.
Nouveau Riche is available in our store in Turquoise and Pink Suede.
Other colors can be special ordered.
Measures 4 " x 9" x 2"
Strap measures 17"
Andrea`s Cat Liquid Metal Bracelet ~ On Sale!~ Liquid Metal's, Andrea's Cat Bracelet, moves like a panther stalking, lying low, molding itself to the wrist, and falling down onto the hand. Like lace, it is the epitome of grace. Designed to be worn with the snap on the top of the hand, this artful bracelet can be centered or worn to the side. Two of these bracelets snapped together make a very interesting choker.
Andrea's Cat Bracelet is the personal favorite of Studio Nouveau's creator, Andrea Record. It is a meticulously soldiered, nickel plated, ball chain bracelet, designed by Sergio Gutierrez', for his Classic Collection. A Colombian born designer, Sergio is known for his sensuous line of Liquid Metal and Liquid Metal Jewelry.
See Studio Nouveau's full assortment of Liquid Metal bracelets, necklaces, chokers, belts, rings, and other, Liquid Metal Jewelry, by clicking "Jewelry".
Easy Snap closure
Measures 7-1/2" x 2-1/4"
Note: PLEASE MEASURE YOUR WRIST PRIOR TO ORDERING.
There is a drop down box on the order page that will allow you to order plus or minus 1/2" sizes. We stock this in about 8 different sizes and can fit pretty much anyone.
Remember there is a 1/2" overlap at the snap.
Bracelets are measured from tip to tip. Please allow an additional 1-2" for movement. Liquid Metal bracelets should have slinky feel.
Here are some guidelines:
If your wrist measures 6-1/2", order a standard size.
If you measure 6" or a little smaller, order a -1/2"
If you measure 7" or a little larger, order a +1/2"
If you measure 7-1/2" or a little larger,order a +1"
Please call us if you need help with sizing: 707 865 2461
Lauren`s Answer Liquid Metal Bracelet Lauren’ Answer Bracelet is the chic,
Liquid Metal bracelet for the professional woman. She wants to wear stylish jewelry that is socially acceptable in all situations. Not too fancy, nor too loud, Lauren’s Answer quietly suits all occasions. Sergio thinks of everything, and Lauren, one of the wisest women I've known, always has the perfect answers. I love them both!
Liquid Metal is meticulously soldiered, nickel plated, ball chain jewelry, des