Jewellery Catalogue by Daina Geidmane

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY POST PRODUCTION

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Daina Geidmane

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A fully comprehensive alphanumeric index, by product code with image can be found in the Index section.

Inspirations..................................4

Writing Instruments..........83

Heritage.......................................9

Keychains..........................89

Manufacturing & Hallmarks....19 OEM / Bespoke........................23 Baby and Children’s Gifts......29

Equestrian Whimsical Dual-function

Card Cases.......................95

Tooth fairy boxes Rattles Cutlery Cups Miscellanea Photo frames

Money Clips......................99

Pillboxes....................................43

Studs Button covers Dining Formal

Silver with emotion Traditional Snuff boxes Equestrain Belle epoque Enamel

Leisure.......................................59 Drinking Cards and dice Smoking Hunting Golf

Bookmarks...............................65 Clocks.......................................73 Desk..........................................77 Paperweights Letter openers Gift sets

Cufﬂinks............................103 Shirt Culture.....................115

Watches...........................121 Magnifying Glasses.......129 Jewellery..........................135 Victorian Lockets Harlequin Romance Japonais Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Art Deco Windsor Equestrian

Boxes..................................171 Trinket boxes Ring boxes Jewellery boxes Gents night box

Dining..................................177 Tea time Table accessories Toothpicks Barware VIP drink sets

Classic Vanity....................201 Dressing table set Perfume bottles Mirrors

Sewing...............................207 Photo Frames...................211 Wooden back photo frames Velvet back photo frames Miniature photo frames Photo frame boxes

After Care..........................223 Finishing Touches............227 Point of sale materials Engraving and personalisation

Bibliography......................232 Index..................................234 Past, Present & Future.....246

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designer ~ Georges Fouquet. Prague too became a favourite city, where I happily wandered around the old town, marvelling at what had been the home of Alphonse Mucha and indeed I remember spending a complete day in the Mucha Museum absorbing the story of his life and studying his creations. Jewellery creation is a very personal affair. When I look back on the design inﬂuences which have inspired me, I ﬁnd that the Ari D. Norman design philosophy is composed of many elements which originate from events and experiences from my past and which in effect add up to being the story of my life.

After the completion of my formal education, I embarked on adventurous journeys around the world visiting the Far East, India, North and South America, Scandinavia and Europe. My travels awoke in me an excitement and appreciation of contrasting cultural expression. As I travelled I was excited and delighted by the varied handicrafts displayed in the different countries.

Whilst living in Belgium, at an early age, I was enthralled by the Art Nouveau decorative interiors, which could be seen in Brussels and Antwerp. In my youth I visited Paris several times and was most impressed by the beautiful station. Art Nouveau ironwork outside each and every metro stati My fascination with the past led me to seek out original antique moulds for glass objects made in Victorian times and I adorned such glass pieces with sterling silver trellis work mirroring the feel of the magniﬁcent Belle Epoque era.

In addition I visited the Carnavalet Museum that displayed the original, stunning Art Nouveau exterior and interior of a jewellery shop designed by Alphonse Mucha when he went into partnership with a great Art Nouveau

Whilst visiting the workshop of a master Mexican silversmith nick named “el mexicano”. I found myself inspired to modify some of his existing pieces in to my own creations; for example taking the swan neck of a salt and pepper shaker and turning it into the graceful handle of a letter opener.

In Taxco, Mexico I was drawn to the silver articles crafted by its many silversmiths who produced both bold and delicate pieces using the traditional methods passed on from father to son for many generations. In India I marvelled at the skill of the semi-precious stone cutters of Agra who still to this day cut semi-precious stones and set them in intricate patterns in white marble just as their forefathers did hundreds of years ago when decorating the Taj Mahal.

Before setting out on my travels my father always advised me to search in each country to try and find unique items that were made there. He said “Bring back a few samples son”. Being a diligent son seeking approval I took his words very seriously. Very soon my family home began to fill up with mysterious and exciting packages containing musical instruments, batik, stone ornaments, Mexican sweaters, jeans, onyx chess sets, inlaid turtle shell jewellery from Sri Lanka, semi-precious stones set in marble boxes from India, jewellery and much more. When I finally returned home my father and I carefully sifted through the many varied treasures in the sitting room which had become a true "Aladdin’s cave".

A dazzling array of international handicrafts; Hand carved tiger eye hippopotamus from Hong Kong, hand carved stone figurine from India, turtle shell boxes with silver inlay from Sri Lanka, cast statues from Thailand, wooden flute from Peru, cloth stuffed toy donkey from Ecuador, abalone encrusted lion and fish statue giftware from Mexico, hand carved onyx necklace from Mexico, hand painted papier mache lion from Mexico, hand painted tree bark picture from Mexico, onyx table from Mexico.

Seeing the Ta j Mahal bathed in the light of a full moon I was fascinated by the delicate and intricate semi-precious stone hand set mosaics set in its marble. Nearby I sought out the families of stone cutters who descended directly from those that had adorned the Ta j Mahal centuries before. Resulting in a beautifully unique collection of white and black marble boxes hand set with semi-precious stones in patterns reﬂecting the beauty of the Ta j Mahal.

Watch strap from the original set of 6 samples which I purchased from the Carlos Rosenberg jewellery shop located in the centre of Mexico City which put me on the "silver road".

From this vast array the only pieces which sparked commercial interest from the many retail outlets that we approached was for silver jewellery from Mexico. Thus my journey into the world of silver began some forty years ago. Initially, I travelled to Mexico five or six times a year staying for two or three weeks at a time, returning with suitcases full of ethnic Mexican silver jewellery. After the jewellery was processed by the London Assay ofﬁce we packed it into the boot of my father’s car which became a familiar sight driving up and down the vibrant King’s Road, Chelsea.

Taxco handmade identity bracelet which I presented to my father in 1974 and subsequently also presented the same model to both my sons, Lee and Adam.

Examples of ethnic Mexican silver jewellery handmade in Taxco. In fact the owl and the bird pendants became much loved pieces worn by my mother.

Shopkeepers would come running out from their establishments stopping our car and asking for more of this and more of that and demanding to examine any new arrivals. After one or two years of trading in this manner, my creative spirit became inspired. I felt the need to design a unique collection of silver jewellery and gift items, rather than simply purchasing what was already available. My inspiration was the beauty I saw in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, these three became the basic building blocks of our design philosophy.

A selection of the early pieces created by Ari D. Norman which convey the romance and excitement of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods.

Without question, be it my first designs or the ones strewn across my desk as I write this, I built a business out of what inspired me, the adventure of the Victorian era, the romance of Art Nouveau, and the liberated spirit of Art Deco. Even now my emotions still stir when I think of the spirit and people of these eras. Imagining the life they led and the sights they saw still evokes great passion within. Combine these inﬂuences with modern taste, add the British hallmark, and I truly believe our creations are destined to be treasured antiques of tomorrow.

In homage to all that has inspired me, throughout this catalogue you will find what I like to call the ABC’s of the Ari D Norman brand and family. Each letter of the alphabet below is dedicated to the many influences that have and continue to have creative influence on Ari D Norman:

RI D. NORMAN SARAH

VERNHARDT

ARTS AND

RAFTS MOVEMENT

ART

On occasion when I visit Portobello market and the like, I still chuckle when I see the occasional sign stating “Early Ari Norman hallmarked silver” I must admit sometimes it makes me think – maybe I’m the antique of tomorrow!

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"SO MUCH MORE THAN RUDYARD RENEE

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KIYO-E Our family home since 1984 – a spiritual and creative oasis. Designed by Ernest Trobridge, with the authentic spirit of “an Englishman’s home is his castle”. Constructed using traditional English building materials.

ICTORIAN ERA DUCHESS OF "IT'S BETTER TO BE A FLE

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BEARDSLEY EITGEIST

RI D. NORMAN

y mother gave birth to four daughters and then entered her fifth pregnancy and my father out of frustration at not having a son, chose Sarah as my name. Then December 8th, 1947 I was born and

clearly I was no Sarah. I was named Leon Daniel Norman; Leon in honour of my grandfather Leibish, and Daniel because my father wanted me to be like Daniel of “Daniel and the Lions”; wishing me to be as strong as a lion and yet able to live unharmed amongst them.

Being Jewish in London, I experienced Anti-Semitism from an early age. For example at age 13, I well remember our music teacher calling on the five Jewish boys in the class, to come to the front of the classroom to face 32 fellow pupils and try and make us sing Christmas carols! I soon felt like part of a “minority” and in turn I identified with the other “minorities” of the world. I especially connected with the Jewish people and in particular with Israel. At age 14, after reading the book Exodus, by Leon Uris but, more importantly coming to terms with being the only son of a man who lost his father in Auschwitz and whose family lost over 600 members to the Nazis, I swore to myself to never be “a good little Jewish boy" – I would be strong, stand tall and fight despite the odds. Thus I changed my name Leon to its Hebrew equivalent Ari, which translates literally to lion. It was at this time that my strong sense of justice, independence and rebellion were born. The English lion from the UK Coat of Arms

When I review the pervading symbolism of the lion in my life I detect the hand of fate. I can imagine the face of fate grinning down on me some forty years ago, at a youth bearing the name of the king of the jungle trekking through the hills of Mexico and discovering a creative passion for silver.

Lion statue presented to me by my father

I can imagine the grin of fate turning into a big smile as my passion led to the development of a vast collection of sterling silver jewellery and gifts which I passionately displayed at over eight hundred international exhibitions. Whilst rushing round the world I am greatly aided by my British passport with the English lion proudly blazoned on its cover which at all times I carry close to my heart. Then I hear faint chuckling as the big smile of fate erupts into laughter as the energetic youth strongly advocates the British hallmarking system with its deﬁnitive lion stamp symbolising British silver across the four corners of the world. Lion Head from our Family Coat of Arms

It seems there was no escaping fate; the ethos of the lion was and still is inextricably interwoven with my destiny.

Lion Passant which is stamped on British silver

HISTORY

1908 – 1914

1932

In 1908 searching for work, Leibish Nussbaum, my grandfather, left his hometown of Bielsko Biala, now a part of Poland. He travelled to the city of Antwerp in Belgium and sought work in the diamond workshops located there.

Leibish Nussbaum

Bielsko Bala In Antwerp he learnt the art of diamond cleaving, only returning to his wife and children in Galicia, at the outbreak of WW1 in 1914.

1940

Sigmund worked with his father painstakingly scouring the ﬂoor on hands and knees to recover any small fragments of diamonds.

Sigmund Nussbaum as a boy Aged 12, Sigmund Nussbaum, my father, only son of Leibish Nussbaum saw a movie that was to inspire him for the rest of his life, called Trader Horn.

Antwerp 1918 - 1925

Bielsko Biala became part of Poland and Leibish moved back to the Kingdom of Belgium. In Antwerp he established his own diamond cleaving workshop, allowing him to later send for his wife and children.

Trader Horn movie poster

Galicia

This movie kindled the idea in Sigmund’s mind that it would be better to find ones own diamonds at source in Africa.

In 1940 the Germans invaded Belgium and the Nussbaum family fl ed to the south of France, known at the time as “Free France”. During the exodus Sigmund became separated from his family and whilst attempting to find them he found himself amongst British troops on the beaches of Calais. There he boarded a ship believing it was bound for the south of France, however, its destination was England. He desperately tried to get off the ship when he found out, but was held back by people he had befriended and told it was too late. Landing in Dover, Sigmund decided the fastest way to get home was to join the British Army. He joined as a signaller driver in the Royal Artillery and was instructed to change his surname to a non-Jewish sounding name in case he was captured. Sigmund became Sidney and he chose the name Norman to replace Nussbaum. He often told me that, when presented pen and paper by his Sergent to chose a new family name, that his mind dwelt on creating a positive future. He thought of two things; first was Julius Ceasar's quote "venie vidi vinci" from when he invaded Britain and second was the battle of hastings and the Norman invasion.

Sidney's kit bag showing name change

1942

1940

1945

Free France was far from that. Many Jewish refugees were rounded up by the French. In 1942 Leibish Nussbaum was amongst those sent ﬁrst to the French holding cam of Caseneuil in Lot-et-Garonne region and then to Drancy on the outskirts of Paris.

WWII ends and the newly named, Sidney Norman travelled to the small French village of Monbaus in British uniform. Where he found his mother living together with a few other family members and learned of the fate of his beloved father.

Sidney Norman in Royal Artillery uniform

Within days he was transported to Auschwitz and murdered on arrival. Ironically Auschwitz (Oswiecim in Polish) concentration camp, was located just a few kilometres from the original family home, in Bielsko Biala, Poland.

Memorial to the Jews Deported from France 1942 – 1944 by Serge Klarsfeld. In which is published a transportation list from Drancy in France to Auschwitz in Poland that conﬁrm the exact date that my grandfather was transported and sent to the gas chamber.

Sidney's dog tag

HISTORY

Satirical cartoon depicting the true nature of Germany’s relationship with Vichy France

Sidney at Betar camp Gradually the truth emerged that over 600 members of the Nussbaum family had been murdered. This was the story of so many Jewish and non-Jewish families. The reality hit Sidney even more when he found he was the sole survivor of his group in the Jewish Betar Youth Movement.

My father and I whilst tracing our roots in Poland by a motorway sign poignantly displaying both his place of birth in Bielsko Biala as well as Oswiecim (Auschwitz) where his father was murdered some 70 years ago.

HISTORY

1946 – 1955

After his discharge from the army Sidney Norman opened a modern diamond cleaving workshop in Hatton Garden London and in addition a diamond tool company and a musical box company.

Sidney at trade exhibition in Olympia London promoting music boxes and diamond cutting tools. During this period, in an effort to break the then monopoly of the De Beers Diamond Group over the rough diamond market, Sidney attempted to get into the distribution side of the diamond industry. This led to numerous difﬁculties and obstructions both from the De Beers Group and the British authorities.

Headline from 1953 newspaper article regarding my fathers attempts to break diamond monopoly

1956 – 1960

My father pursued his dream of ﬁnding his own diamond mine and relocated the whole family to Liberia, West Africa, and in 1956 we established a family home in Monrovia Liberia where my mother became a member of the Parents National Education Union and very ably taught my four sisters and I.

1960

Phyllis, my mother, returned to London with my four sisters and I so that we could enter the British educational system. My father remained behind and was ﬁnally rewarded by Liberia’s President Tubman for being the man who discovered that Liberia had its own diamonds. In recognition of this achievement he was granted an alluvial diamond mining concession along a 20 mile stretch of the Lofa river located in the jungle.

My father examining diamond bearing gravel Joining my father after 3 week sea voyage on a cargo ship on the dock of Monrovia Liberia - 1956

Family home in Monrovia situated above my father's diamond buying ofﬁce

My father with his “Executive Team” in the jungles of Liberia

“Liberia’s Immortal Treasure” written by my father in praise of President Tubman and his open door policy and printed in the Liberian newspaper The Daily Listener

My father as a recognized pioneer of the Liberian diamond mining industry addressing the crowd at the celebration of President Tubman’s 74th birthday

19 64 - 19 67

Me aged 16

Letter from British Consulate in Genoa

In 1965 I spent a year training for life on Kibbutz at the David Eder Farm in Sussex and then on Kibbutz Yiftach in Israel.

In 1970, for work experience as part of my civil engineering degree, I joined my father in the jungles of Liberia. This was exactly when a rich diamond deposit was discovered and a lawless boom town sprung up, aptly named Congo Hill. Workers had no salary as such. I would hand out 2 cups of rice a day and a bag of potentially diamond bearing gravel at the end of the week. If they found any rough diamonds my father and I would try and buy them back. Ari the Civil Engineer Here you can see my and diamond hunter father in ﬁerce negotiations. on Congo Hill!

HISTORY

In 1964 at the age of 16, I left my school and home, "unannounced" and hitchhiked across Europe with my friend Yehuda, intending to travel to Israel and start a new life. Interpol intervened and arrested us handing us over to the British consulate in Genoa who then escorted us to a British Airways jet bound for London.

1970 – 1973

Returning from Liberia I qualiﬁed as a civil engineer and for lack of a better word became a hippy; from road tripping through both North and South America to back packing across India.

Picture taken in 1981 whilst living on a Canal boat in France with my friend Jake (photographer) and our girlfriends, Melba (left) and Aida (right). Strangely enough all four of us ﬁrst met on the same night, July 7th 1973 in San Francisco; little did we know some 10 years later they would be the mothers of our children! Working on the David Eder Farm On guard duty at Kibbutz Yiftach On the 3rd of June 1967, I left for Israel as a volunteer to help in the Six Day War.

Newspaper headline from June 3rd 1967. Here I returned from Israel I am pictured being seen off by my friend Jake with several souvenirs as I check in for a Pan Am ﬂight to Tel Aviv. including this pictorial I will always remember how the ﬁrst 30 rows account of the events on the plane were heaped with machine guns, in the 6 day war ammunition, grenades and other weapons.

As I embarked on each journey I could hear my father, “during your travels if you see people making interesting things buy some samples and bring them back!” The family home soon ﬁlled with onyx chess sets, ethnic silver jewellery, sweaters, jeans, dresses, and a multitude of other ethnic treasures. Out of all of these, it seemed that only sterling silver jewellery from Mexico had commercial potential.

Samples quickly took over my family home; Mariachi sombreros, abalone shell lion, wooden ﬂute from Peru

Ari the hippy modelling one of the ﬁrst items I ever imported; a Starsky & Hutch Mexican wool sweater

HISTORY

1974 – 1983

In 1974 my father and I established an importing company for Mexican sterling silver called International Jewellery and Crafts which was run from the family home in North West London.

My sales manager, Norm (right) and I (left) enjoying tequila and Mariachi music upon our return to Taxco with many orders in hand!

Early pieces fully designed and manufactured by Ari D. Norman in London.

My parents in the garden of our family home located in Aylestone Avenue North West Lonodn Mexican ethnic silver was fashionable and saleable and soon we found that we could ﬁll the car full of stock, and drive to Kings Road and by the time we reached the other end we would be sold out. The shopkeepers would rush out in the middle of the road ﬂagging us down, demanding to buy!

Our ﬁrst collection of ethnic Mexican silver

In 1976 we moved our manufacturing base to London and the business became Ari D. Norman. Initially we gave designs to be made in several English factories in Birmingham, Shefﬁeld and London and then with time we centralised design and production to our own workshops, developing our own look based on Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco styles; eras which I had fallen in love with during my youth and travels.

1983 – 1988

1989

An intensive international marketing programme was initiated by the Company participating in numerous international trade shows.

Argenta House

At the beginning of 1989 we moved out of 17 Aylestone Avenue NW6 my parents house, from which we had worked out of for 15 years, and into a two storey headquarter building which we named Argenta House. Subsequently the local council agreed to us renaming the street on which our ofﬁce was located from Station Approach to Argenta Way.

My father and I receiving the Queens Award from Baron Bramall the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London

As a result my proud mother achieved her dream of visiting Buckingham Palace for tea with the Queen.

HISTORY

My father was incredulous at my “atomic energy” that propelled us to numerous exhibitions around the UK and the world, and kept hand written records of our annual exhibition attendance

Towards the end of the year Ari D. Norman became the ﬁrst and only British silversmith to receive the coveted Queens Award for Export.

The treasured invitation received from Buckingham Palace by my mother for the Queen’s Award reception and “tea with the Queen”

My mother delighted by an audience with Baron Bramall the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London

Two of my sales staff; Norm (left) and Cathy (right); landing in Tokyo This was the scene at many an airport during this period; my sales staff touching down in a foreign land, jet lagged, tired and slowly edging their way out the airport doors with numerous heavy suitcases filled with the ever growing Ari D. Norman collection.

The street I named!

Queens Award Certiﬁcate

My proud mother and I

HISTORY

1992 – 1999

In recognition of services rendered to the British silver industry I received The Freedom to the City of London. Although it is a great honour to be granted the Freedom to the City of London it is slightly amusing to note some of the ancient privileges bestowed upon a Freeman since 1237, as listed below:

“the right to drive sheep and cattle over London Bridge; to a silken rope, if hanged; to carry a naked sword in public; or that if the City of London Police ﬁnds a freeman drunk and incapable, they will bundle him or her into a taxi and send them home rather than throw them into a cell. “ While sheep have indeed occasionally been herded over London Bridge on special occasions, as one can imagine, many "privileges" are now primarily symbolic. With Royal recognition and global endorsement, we consolidated our international and national market with prestigious design and manufacturing projects for internationally recognised brands such as Wedgwood Jewellery, Harrods, Lane Crawford, John Lewis, House of Frasier, Liberty’s, Parker Pen and Mitsukoshi.

2000

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HISTORY

With royal approval, our family was granted the right to bear an official Coat of Arms by the Royal College of Arms. Knowing this would be passed down through the generations I took several years to complete the design.

9ct Gold CufďŹ&#x201A;inks, complete with packaging, commissioned by Barcalys Capital

The Coat of Arms

My two sons, pictured here at the Presentation of the Coat of Arms, Lee (far left) and Adam (far right)

Original Coat of Arms Patent written and painted in vellum by a College of Arms artist and scribe, and then signed and sealed by the Norray and Ulster King of Arms

SilverStyles article. Issue 18, January 2008 We build on our hundred year history within the jewellery industry. Partnerships and affiliations were formed cementing our place as a luxury brand in North America, Russia and China.

In 2009 we opened a new division specialising in the design and production of low minimum order projects for private label collections , one of a kind commissions and corporate gifts.

In 2010 we added to our capabilities once again by launching a new brand of fashion jewellery called JewelAri. The guiding ethos of this brand is to maintain and apply the skills of silversmiths and goldsmiths to non-precious metals. Creating a classically inspired, bold and playful collection of vibrant enamel and crystal set pieces of sparkling elegance and larger than life chic.

French stage and early ﬁlm actress, notably renowned

SARAH

ERNHARDT (1844-1923)

as "the most famous actress the world has ever known“. In the words of Mark Twain, “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt”. When I first encountered the name of Sarah Bernhardt I quickly learned that her turbulent and exciting life had been a source of inspiration for and personified the Art Nouveau style that I found so fascinating. In learning more of her life I felt she was in a way a kindred cultural spirit. Not only was my name originally going to be Sarah and I was in love with the works she inspired but more

A Lalique brooch made for Sarah Bernhardt

importantly I identiﬁed with her pride in being Jewish.

One quote struck me in particular :“If I have a foreign accent – which I much regret – it is cosmopolitan not Teutonic. I am a daughter of the great Jewish race and my somewhat uncultivated language is the outcome of our enforced wanderings.” Sarah Bernhardt was an iconic personality of the Art Nouveau era and featured in classic Art Nouveau art, the most famous being the lithograph posters created by Alphonse Mucha. Mucha produced the first Sarah Bernhardt poster in 1895 to be used as an advertisement for the play Gismonda in which Bernhardt was the lead. Bernhardt was so satisﬁed with the ﬁrst poster that she signed a six year contract with Mucha. Through these posters Bernhardt became a living symbol of the Art Nouveau style becoming synonymous with the Belle Epoque. Bernhardt also inspired the most famous of the Art Nouveau jewellers, Renee Lalique. Her flamboyant and adventurous personality acted as a catalyst and muse for Lalique's fertile imagination at a crucial point in his career from 1891-1895. Lalique made Bernhardt's stage jewels for her roles as Iseyl, Gismonda and Theodora. The jewels like Sarah herself were larger than life

Mucha poster depicting Bernhardt for the play Gismonda

and melodramatic.

During the Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and the 19th Century, Britain became the first country in the world to shift its economy from agriculture to manufacturing. This gave British silversmiths, whose work was already held in very high regard around the world, the opportunity to increase their output and widen their market. The British hallmark became an international symbol of trusted fineness and impeccable quality. At an early stage in the development of Ari D. Norman I realised that my creativity would be stifled if I owned the means of production since, not only would I be tied to maintaining a full workload for the machines and tools which we owned in order to recover the investment made in them, but I would also, as a result, only be able to offer products of one category. I decided therefore to contact and form partnerships with leading UK silversmiths to form partnerships in which I would supply designs and raw materials and they in turn would use their machinery, tools and craftsmanship to produce my unique pieces. These partnerships allowed me to offer a collection of pieces produced by a combination of casting, stamping, spinning and decorated with enamelling, stone setting or simply polished to perfection. Hence the Ari D. Norman collection could be design led without being constrained by the limits of any one production method.

My pieces would use thicker silver, and would combine the skills of hand work, casting and stamping in single pieces such as pillboxes mounted with cast three dimensional moveable animals. I would not be compromised into adopting cost cutting manufacturing techniques. Today the Ari D. Norman collection offers quality, value and unique pieces produced by combining a variety of production processes which are often adorned with additional high quality materials such as vitreous enamels or Austrian crystals. The combination of design led products created with uncompromising quality, results in sought after collectable pieces destined to last the test of time and become proud heirlooms for future generations.

Ari D. Norman is a strong advocate of the British hallmarking tradition. In fact we are the London Assay Ofﬁce's largest client for silver articles. As I travel the world and explain the system and what it means to our potential international clients, my words are met with respect and awe since so many of our British traditions are revered and coveted globally.

The facts: All silver articles produced by Ari D. Norman bear the full British Hallmark with the exception of some items which are either too small or too delicate and these are simply marked 925.

A British Hallmark consists of a combination of the following marks being struck on each item submitted:

British Hallmarks have acted as a safeguard to purchasers of silver articles for over seven centuries.

THE SPONSOR’S MARK

The British Hallmarking system is the oldest form of consumer protection in existence. The Assay Ofﬁces of Great Britain are incorporated by Royal Charter and are independent of any trade association.

This indicates the manufacturer of the article. The unique sponsor’s mark of Ari D. Norman consists of a heraldic shield and the initials AN.

A British Hallmarked article guarantees that the article has been independently tested by an Assay Ofﬁce and that it conforms to the legal standards of purity.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARK

The Lion Passant, indicates British silver.

Bradbury's Book of Hallmarks - 2012

THE DATE LETTER MARK This indicates the year in which the article was hallmarked. Each year is allocated a letter of the alphabet, when the letter “Z” is reached, the alphabet is started again commencing with the letter “A” but in a font that has never been used before.

QUEEN’S AWARD MARK

In 1989, we became the one and only silversmith to ever receive the right to have the Queens Award mark struck on all silver articles. “The Queen's Award for export is presented to a limited number of companies every year in recognition of outstanding sales to the export market. Ari D. Norman was the ﬁrst ever British Silversmith to successfully apply for this award which was granted in 1989 and have the mark applied to silver items. This award is an endorsement from the British Government that a company has a good track record for exporting efﬁciently.”

Bradbury's Book of Hallmarks - 2012

THE STANDARD MARK

This denotes the precious metal content of the alloy from which the article is made. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5 percent pure silver.

London

THE ASSAY OFFICE MARK

There are four assay ofﬁces in The United Kingdom, Birmingham wheres articles are tested and marked. These are located in London, Birmingham, Shefﬁeld and Edinburgh.

Shefﬁeld Edinburgh

Each assay ofﬁ ce has a unique mark which when applied to an article identifies the assay office at which that particular piece was tested and marked.

ARTS AND

RAFTS MOVEMENT (1860- 1930)

s a youth I studied the history of social change and was particularly fascinated by the French and Russian revolutions. However, until I became aware of the Arts and Crafts Movement I had never connected art with revolution. I researched the movement and found myself very symphatetic to its aims. Not only did it encourage beautiful creations, but it was truly political taking a revolutionary stance against the industrial era as well as advocating economic and social reform. The Movement represented an international design philosophy that originated in England and ﬂourished between 1860 and 1910 (especially in the second half of that period), continuing its influence until the 1930's. Inspired by the writings of John Ruskin and instigated by the artist and writer William Morris, the movement spread to Europe and North America and inspired iconic British designers such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Arts and Crafts style started as a search for aesthetic design and decoration, its philosophy was one that promoted traditional craftsmanship using simple forms and often medieval, romantic or folk style of decoration. In addition, in my view it was the British reﬂection of the European Art Nouveau style to which it developed in parallel.

John Ruskin (1819 – 1900) A philanthropic Victorian art critic, patron of the arts, artisan, water colourist and a prominent social thinker of his time. In all his writings he emphasized the connections between nature, art and society. He was hugely inﬂuential in the latter half of the 19th century up to the ﬁrst World War, a period known as the Belle Epoque. Today, his ideas and concerns are widely recognised as having anticipated interest John Ruskin's Withering Leaf

in environmentalism,sustainability and craft.

William Morris (1834 – 1896) was an English textile designer, artist, writer and socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Key to the evolution of Art Nouveau in Britain creating a style of decoration that was in fact the prelude to Art Nouveau. Morris believed that the artist/craftsman should be true to his material and pursue an honesty of conception, following the path of nature a rationlised and not in servile imitation. He considered the machine as an evil barrier between the craftsman and his ability to create “honest” designs.

William Morris’s The World Beyond the World, 1894

Iconic Mackintosh Window 1902

Iconic Mackintosh Chairs

Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 – 1928) born in Scotland was a sculptor, architect, water colourist and designer. He was a leading light in the movement, inspiring an iconic style of jewellery and portraying Britain's ﬁrst reaction to and interpretation of Art Nouveau and in a way foreshadowing Art Deco. His creations clearly demonstrate, and in a way give voice to the struggle that many faced between what was deemed “true craftsmanship” and the impending age of industry and machine made products.

OWN E XCLUSIVE MODELS Ari D. Norman keenly undertakes design and production briefs to produce exclusive items and collections for both the corporate and luxury brand market.

Each project is meticulously tailored to meet the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision through constant communication and consultation with our design and production teams. We offer the complete service and are happy to work in any material and commence at any stage of the process from concept through design, manufacturing and packaging. 23

OEM . . . WE WELCOME ENQUIRES FOR SMALL VOLUME BESPOKE PIECES My father was a very wise man who always said . . . “HE WHO DOES NOT HONOUR THE SMALL DOES NOT DESERVE THE LARGE.”

It has since become a guiding philosophy of our company, every order or enquiry is treated with the same respect and care be it for 1 or 10,000 pieces. Over the last ﬁve years, we have taken this phulosophy a step further. We ﬁnd that there is a great demand for speciality and branded products, BUT, in small volumes. Unlike most manufacturers who demand a large intial order we do not. On the ensuing pages, you will view a small selection of the prestigious projects wich we have been involved with.

To mark the opening of Playboy's ﬂagship Club in London’s Mayfair a stylish paper knife with the famous bunny silhouette was created and gifted to VIP’s. Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Reuters International News Agency a folding pocket magnifying glass was created. Materials: SILVER PLATE AND MAGNIFYING GLASS. Production Run: 150 pieces

Material: STERLING SILVER Production Run: 50 pieces

We were contacted by Belvedere vodka, to produce cufflinks to reflect the image of their classically beautiful bottle. The resulting cufflinks are a cool and classic reflection of the character of this fine vodka. Understandably, attempting to acheive a lower unit cost after our initial sampling phase, Belvedere attempted to move production overseas but were unable to achieve the same quality or service and then returned to us for the full production.

A unique pair of cufﬂinks designed exclusively for VSOE. Locomotive and carriage rendered in the Art Deco style and incorporating the exact livery and logo for Venice Simplon Orient Express (VSOE).

“We chose you as our cufﬂinks supplier, not only because of the excellent quality of your products, but also because of your reactivity in the development phase.”

Materials: HAND APPLIED VITREOUS ENAMEL AND STERLING SILVER

Materials: BRASS RHODIUM PLATED, CURVED RESIN MAGNIFYING LENS

Production Run: 25 pairs

Production Run: 10,000 pairs

Belvedere Vodka

OEM . . . WE ARE ABLE TO WORK WITH A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF MATERIALS

Ari D. Norman is willing to accommodate the most challenging of demands in terms of design and materials. We are happy and able to work with nearly all materials and approach all design projects with an open mind and total ﬂexibility.

Materials: STAINLESS STEEL, RHODIUM PLATED HAND APPLIED ENAMEL LOGO SET WITH CRYSTAL Production run: 100 pairs

An exquisite miniature produced for the Russian Post Ofﬁce celebrating the year of the pig. Materials: CUT CRYSTAL PIG MOUNTED ON STERLING SILVER BASE Production run: 50 pieces

Materials: BONDED LEATHER, STAINLESS STEEL Production run: 250 pieces Since the Belvedere project we continue to work with MOET HENNESSY VR LTD. LTD Creating unique products in varying materials supplied complete with bespoke packaging. Illustrated above is a double hip ﬂask and barman shirt sleeve holders.

Ari D. Norman was honoured to be commissioned to produce articles both for the Royal Air Force and The Royal Army.

Mikimoto,, the leading Japanese pearl Jewellery House internationally renowned for quality control, expert craftsmanship and customer service asked us to produce a stylish gift combining silver and their logo. The elegant clock illustrated was the result.

Materials: 9 CARAT GOLD SET WITH RUBIES Material: SILVER PLATE

Production Run: 100 pieces

Materials: STERLING SILVER, MAHOGANY BACK, MOTHER OF PEARL DIAL Production run: 100 pieces

Production Run: 12 pieces

OEM . . . A RELIABLE SOURCE FOR UP HIGH END LUXURY BRANDED COLLECTIONS

At Ari D. Norman we have a saying that “WE ARE A BRAND BEHIND BRANDS”.

We are an internationally recognised brand in our own right and we also design and manufacture for other world class brands some examples of which are shown below. We were approached to produce clocks and frames for the internationally acclaimed retail department store Harrods. A stylish, quality, limited edition collection of frames and clocks were produced complete with the Harrods logo and incorporating the famous Harrods green in the form of a luxurious leather backing. In 1996 Parker Pen approached Ari D. Norman to produce a new limited edition 1997 Parker Snake pen. The aim was to reflect the filigree style introduced in 1905 using modern materials and technology to produce 250 pieces in 18ct gold and 5,000 pieces in sterling silver. This partnership resulted in the creation of a magnificent writing instrument incorporating the skills of traditional British silversmiths and the latest technology of Parker Pen. Pen

Often providing the skills and production capabilities to meet their more demanding products; we developed a partnership with Ralph Lauren culminating in beautiful brand deﬁning silver accessories created for their Purple collection.

Belt design paperweight/letter opener and credit card case In 1988 Wedgwood approached us to design and manufacture a collection of jewellery with the “Ari D. Norman look”. Since then hundreds of thousands of pieces of this jewellery have been sold all around the world under the name of the Balmoral Collection.

“. . . Norman formed a happy and fruitful union with Parker” Pen World - March/April 1997 - volume 10, #4

Periodically new collections were designed and created including on one occasion a range for which Wedgwood commissioned both Ari D. Norman and Stephen Webster to work together in creating a Bulldog theme collection for the Japanese market.

OEM . . . WE OFFER A COMPLETE CUSTOM PACKAGING SERVICE Presentation is a key aspect and important finishing touch to any exclusive project. The first impression will enhance the anticipation and will guarantee appreciation. Often we spend as much time designing the packaging as on the product itself. A complete custom packaging service is provided as part of any exclusive model project undertaken. Ari D. Norman was commissioned by Barclays Bank to produce sterling silver and 9 carat gold cufflinks to be given to promotion recipients in their Barclays Wealth, Barcalys Absa and Barclays Corporate divisions.

We developed a unique sterling silver rollerball pen complete with custom made luxury wooden box to house a limited edition of Debrett’s lifestyle diary as supplied to the British Royal Family.

Bespoke packaging was designed according to Barclays Bank speciﬁc requests in terms of ribbon and livery.

Materials: STERLING SILVER OR 9 CARAT GOLD Production Run: 500 pairs of cufﬂinks in sterling silver and 175 pairs in 9 carat gold

A classic sterling silver bookmark incorporating a black tassel and a sterling silver gold plated rendering of the Harry Winston logo complete with bespoke packaging, was produced to mark the opening of international Harry Winston boutiques in Paris and Tokyo. Materials: GOLD PLATED STERLING SILVER HW LOGO MOUNTED ON STERLING SILVER. Production Run: 800 pieces

Once the manufacturing partnership was formed with Wedgwood and due to our international exposure we also assisted in the marketing launch of the Balmoral Collection in Baselworld and designed a presentation case and up-sale program.

Materials: STERLING SILVER PEN AND BURR VENEER SILK LINED PRESENTATION CASE Production Run: 200 sets

ART

ECO

hen I think of Art Deco, the emotional image which is evoked is one of "satisfyingly simple with striking elegance" and this statement reflects my view of art and fashion of this era. Art Deco is an eclectic artistic design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally until World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design including architecture, interior design, fashion and jewellery.

Chrysler building in New York

Art Deco Fashion and Society gave rise to the liberated female of the roaring 20’s who became one of the leading icons of the age.

Charles Boyton silver Deco tea set

I ﬁrst became aware of the striking Art Deco period as a teenager, I read John Steinbeck's “The Grapes of Wrath” and learned to play and sing stirring folk songs of the labour unrest on my Spanish guitar. This was the time when Jack Dempsey rode as a hobo on the railways and fought for his supper to eventually become the heavyweight champion of the world. Then I learned of prohibition, the Wall Street Crash, the FBI, ﬂapper girls and such gangster folk heroes as Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger and Arnold Rothstein, whom I could not help but glamorize and identify with. I have to be honest, their philosophy of take what you want and share with others because society is not going to give it to you, appealed to the rebel and Robin Hood in me.

Elevator in Chrysler building

Two Girls wearing iconic Flapper dresses inspired by Coco Chanel and Paul Poiret

The term Art Deco was ﬁrst used widely in 1966 in commemoration of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris

Art Deco represented elegance, glamour, functionality and modernity. The linear symmetry of Art Deco was a distinct departure from the ﬂowing asymmetrical organic curves of its predecessor style Art Nouveau. Although many design movements have political or philosophical beginnings or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative. It has to be acknowledged that the horror of the First World War was a catalyst in creating the desire of people to forget the old and move on into a completely different style of life and art.

Clement Rousseau Deco chair

An example of Art Deco furniture

Art Deco painting by Tamara Lempicka of Prince Eristoff

Cartier's ﬁrst tiger brooch 1928

Examples of Art Deco jewellery

TOOTH FAIRY BOXES RATTLES CUTLERY CUPS

MISCELLANEA PHOTO BOXES PHOTO FRAMES

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Screw top tooth fairy box with blue crystal pacifier

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Screw top tooth fairy box with blue crystal baby shoe

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Screw top tooth fairy box with gold plated fairy

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Screw top tooth fairy box with gold plated moving teddy bear

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Screw top tooth fairy box with gold plated moving rabbit

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Embossed teddy bear first tooth hinged box

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Screw top tooth fairy box with gold plated moving turtle

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Screw top tooth fairy box with gold plated moving scottish terrier

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Victorian rattle with spinning floral patterned filigree spinning ball

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Art Deco dumbbell rattle

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Edwardian spinning teddy bear rattle

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Child's knife, fork and spoon set

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Child's fork

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Elegant loop baby's first spoon

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Elegant loop baby's first fork

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Egg cup and spoon set

Egg cup

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Christening cup with gold wash interior and gold plated moving teddy bear charm

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Christening cup

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Rosary and rosary case set

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Transparent toughened money tube with gold plated teddy bears

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White leatherette St. James bible with embossed silver plaque

83mm / 3 / 4''

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Heart design rosary beads on 14cm / 51/2'' bead and cable chain

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Embossed rosary case

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Adjustable, engravable Victorian baby bangle

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...A young Ari

...A young Adam

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Teddy bear motif mahogany finish money box with photoframe

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Teddy bear motif mahogany finish keepsake box with photoframe lid

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...A young Lee at home ...A young Ari in Monrovia, Liberia, holding pet chimpanzees Vashti and Delilah

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Christening photo frame with mahogany finish back and space for engraving name, date of birth, weight and time of birth

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Teddy bear motif photo frame with mahogany finish back

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Adam enjoying the pool of the Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand

Lee and Adam at the crocodile park in Bangkok, Thailand

Lee and Adam's ďŹ rst taste of Disney World

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Toys photo frame with blue velvet back and space to engrave name and date of birth

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Hand painted silver rocking horse photo frame with blue velvet back

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Hand painted silver teddy bear photo frame with blue velvet back

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...A young Lee in skeleton costume celebrating Halloween

...Adam and I sailing in Malaysia

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Vertical toys photo frame with blue velvet back

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Horizontal toys photo frame with blue velvet back

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...At home with baby Adam ...Vashti, one of my pet chimpanzees whilst in Monrovia, Liberia, dressed as a baby

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Teddy bear shape photo frame with blue velvet back

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Christening photo frame with blue velvet back and space for engraving name, date of birth, weight and time of birth

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(1892-19 9 0)

omain de Tiroff was a Russian born French artist and designer known by the pseudonym Ert which is the French pronunciation of his initials R.T. He adopted the name to avoid embarrassing his Russian father, a high ranking naval ofﬁcer who wanted Romain to continue in the maritime family tradition. He was a diversely talented 20th century artist and designer who flourished in an array of fields including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for ﬁlm, theatre, opera, and interior decor. Erté's Ocean de Lumiere

In the 70's I realised vintage fashion magazine covers were a mine of inspiration and I researched those of Harpers Bazaar and discovered Erte, thus began my first exposure to his brilliant mind. I became almost obsessed and wanted to know and discover all I could within the treasure chest which was Ert 's portfolio. There seemed to be no end to his creations and to my amazement I discovered that between 1915 and 1937 Erte designed over 200 covers of Harpers Bazaar and that his illustrations also appeared in publications such as, Illustrated London News, Cosmopolitan, Ladies' Home Journal and Vogue.

Erté designed statuettes

Result of initial inspiration 1980

Whilst researching Art Deco trends I stumbled across the cover of a 1926 Vogue magazine and was inspired by a drawing of a lady walking an Afghan hound, and I knew I simply had to translate this into jewellery!

Harper’s Bazaar (from right to left) November 1933, November 1920, March 1926 Erte was perhaps best known for his elegant and fashionable designs inspired by and indeed iconic of the Art Deco era he worked in. His delicate ﬁgures and sophisticated glamorous designs are instantly recognisable, and his ideas and art still inﬂuence fashion to this day. Still today when I pick up a book of Erte's works I experience the thrill and excitement that Erté’s Sunrise

I felt when I ﬁrst discovered his creations.

Our 21st century evolution of the design

SILVER WITH EMOTION TRADITIONAL SNUFF BOXES EQUESTRIAN BELLE EPOQUE ENAMEL

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Round hinged pillbox with pig

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Round hinged pillbox with rabbit

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Round hinged pillbox with mouse

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Round hinged pillbox with fairy

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Round hinged pillbox with cherub

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Round hinged pillbox with teddy bear

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Rectangular hinged pillbox with moving teddy bear

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586

Oval hinged pillbox with moving turtle

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Round hinged pillbox with swinging fairy on oxidised moon

51mm / 2 ''

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Round hinged pillbox with moving rocking horse

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606

Oval hinged pillbox with moving penguin

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Round hinged pillbox with spinning carousel

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Rectangular hinged pillbox with moving elephant

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565

Round hinged pillbox with teddy bear on swaying hammock

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Round hinged pillbox with fairy on swing

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Rectangular hinged pillbox with moving mouse

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Rectangular hinged pillbox with moving scottish terrier

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Round hinged pillbox with stork and swinging baby

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Round hinged pillbox with dancing bears

29mm / 1 1/8''

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Rectangular hinged pillbox with sewing machine

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Teddy bear shape oval hinged pillbox

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Round hinged pillbox with royal crown pin cushion

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Oval hinged pillbox with squirrel and hippo on moving seesaw on mother of pearl set lid

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Round hinged pillbox with dancing squirrel and hippo

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Oval hinged pillbox with moving scales of justice

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Round hinged pillbox with spinning globe

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Medium hexagon hinged pillbox

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Medium heart hinged pillbox

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Large plain rectangular hinged pillbox

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Large plain heart hinged pillbox

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Medium plain oval hinged pillbox

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Small plain oval hinged pillbox

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Small plain round hinged pillbox

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Medium plain round hinged pillbox

13mm / /2''

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Small plain square hinged pillbox

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Small plain rectangular hinged pillbox

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Medium plain rectangular hinged pillbox

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Medium plain square hinged pillbox

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Oval hinged pillbox with embossed Victorian pattern

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Small oval hinged pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

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Small hexagonal hinged pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

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Medium oval hinged pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

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Medium round hinged pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

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Medium heart hinged pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

29mm / 1 /8''

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Hexagon hinged six compartment pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

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Round hinged pillbox with embossed Victorian flower motif

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Round hinged four compartment pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

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Rectangular hinged two compartment pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

38mm / 1 1/2''

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Rectangular hinged plain two compartment pillbox

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455

Oval hinged two compartment pillbox with hand engraved Victorian pattern

35mm / 1 3/8''

25mm / 1 ''

10mm / 3/8''

509

Rectangular hinged two compartment pillbox with engine turned pattern

38mm / 1 1/2''

22mm / 7/8''

13mm / 1/2''

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PILLBOXES

PB452

PB508

PB432

432

Traditional shape hinged snuff box with hand engraved Victorian pattern

64mm / 2 1/2''

32mm / 1 1/4''

13mm / 1/2''

452

Traditional shape hinged plain snuff box

64mm / 2 1/2''

32mm / 1 1/4''

13mm / 1/2''

508

Traditional shape hinged snuff box with engine turned pattern

64mm / 2 1/2''

32mm / 1 1/4''

16mm / 5/8''

PILLBOXES

PB584

PB544

PB201

GT57

Riding boot pillbox which can also be a toothpick holder

70mm / 2 3/4''

201

Rectangular hinged pillbox with rider on galloping horse on onyx set lid

35mm / 1 /8''

29mm / 1 /8''

19mm / 3/4''

544

Horseshoe shaped hinged pillbox with horse head and horse shoe motif on onyx set lid

25mm / 1 ''

29mm / 1 1/8''

16mm / 5/8''

584

Rectangular dome hinged pillbox with trotting horse

54mm / 2 1/8''

41mm / 1 5/8''

53mm / 2 1/8''

(44) 020 8900 0700 E info aridnorman.co.uk

www.aridnorman.co.uk

PILLBOXES

PB492

PB491

PB526

PB469

PB607

PB546

469

Oval hinged pillbox with embossed Art Nouveau fairy

51mm / 2 ''

32mm / 1 1/4''

19mm / 3/4''

491

Oval hinged candy shaped pillbox with hand engraved detail

57mm / 2 1/4''

19mm / 3/4''

13mm / 1/2''

492

Rectangular hinged pillbox with embossed comedy and tragedy motif

35mm / 1 /8''

22mm / 1 ''

13mm / 1/2''

520

Round sweetener dispenser

13mm / 1/2''

38mm / 1 1/2''

526

Round hinged pillbox with embossed cat

13mm / /2''

35mm / 1 /8''

535

Round hinged pillbox with dragon on oxidised lid

16mm / 5/8''

32mm / 1 1/4''

Round hinged pillbox with celtic pattern on oxidised lid

16mm / /8''

32mm / 1 /4''

Round hinged pillbox with working compass

19mm / /4''

25mm / 1 ''

Oval hinged pillbox with ďŹ&#x201A; eur de lys and hand engraved Victorian pattern

38mm / 1 /2''

29mm / 1 /8''

546 593 607

PB535

PB520

16mm / 5/8''

PB593

PB511 PILLBOXES

PB235

PB222

PB583

PB218

PB516

218

Art Deco rectangular hinged pillbox with onyx and marcasite set lid

60mm / 2 3/8''

22mm / 7/8''

222

Art Deco oval hinged pillbox with mother of pearl and marcasite set lid

51mm / 2 ''

41mm / 1 5/8''

19mm / 3/4''

235

Art Deco rectangular two compartment pillbox with onyx, mother of pearl and marcasite set lid

41mm / 1 5/8''

22mm / 7/8''

19mm / 3/4''

511

Book hinged pillbox with Victorian embossed pattern

38mm / 1 /2''

32mm / 1 /4''

13mm / 1/2''

516

Doctor's bag hinged pillbox

48mm / 1 7/8''

19mm / 3/4''

32mm / 1 1/4''

583

Rectangular hinged pillbox with black and white mother of pearl and onyx chequer pattern

35mm / 1 3/8''

25mm / 1 ''

13mm / 1/2''

(44) 020 8900 0700 E info aridnorman.co.uk

www.aridnorman.co.uk

PILLBOXES

PB318

PB302

PB309

PB305

PB310

302

Rectangular hinged pillbox with hunting horse rider scene painted enamel lid

35mm / 1 3/8''

25mm / 1 ''

13mm / 1/2''

305

Rectangular hinged pillbox with five horse scene painted enamel lid

35mm / 1 3/8''

25mm / 1 ''

13mm / 1/2''

309

Rectangular hinged pillbox with two horse mates painted enamel lid

35mm / 1 /8''

25mm / 1 ''

13mm / 1/2''

310

Rectangular hinged pillbox with sailing ship painted enamel lid

35mm / 1 3/8''

25mm / 1 ''

13mm / 1/2''

318

Rectangular hinged pillbox with royal ďŹ&#x201A; ush playing cards painted enamel lid

35mm / 1 3/8''

25mm / 1 ''

13mm / 1 /2''

PILLBOXES

PB613

PB301

PB300

PB308

PB550

Round hinged pillbox with two dogs on call painted enamel lid

13mm / 1/2''

29mm / 1 1/8''

Horseshoe shaped hinged pillbox with horse stacked and ready painted enamel lid

32mm / 1 /4''

29mm / 1 /8''

Round hinged pillbox with two cute kittens painted enamel lid

13mm / /2''

25mm / 1 ''

550

Heart shaped hinged pillbox with cherubim painted enamel lid

29mm / 1 /8''

13mm / 1/2''

613

Oval hinged pillbox with teddy bear painted enamel lid and teddy bear clasp

41mm / 1 5/8''

29mm / 1 1/8''

16mm / 5/8''

300 301 308

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13mm / 1/2''

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EOR ES

Interior of the Mucha / Fouquet boutique

OU UET (1862- 19

)

n one of my frequent trips to Paris, I visited the Carnavalet Museum and was astonished when I saw the preserved Fouquet/Mucha boutique. These two great heroes of mine actually collaborated in design, manufacture and retail. Imagining the partnership simply blew me away!

Mucha design, Fouquet craftsmanship Circa 1900

Fouquet was a brilliant French master craftsman who achieved the impossible, creating stunning works of jewellery art both in the Art Nouveau and the Art Deco styles. His father, Alphonse Fouquet, started the Fouquet jewellery company in the 1800's and his son Georges headed the company together with his son, Jean, until its closure in the 1930's. In 1900 Georges Fouquet went into partnership with Alphonse Mucha, opening a boutique designed by Mucha in which jewellery was created by both master jewellers. Although, the boutique was demolished the exterior and interior were preserved and rebuilt in the Carnavalet Museum in Paris. The brilliance of Fouquet is that in 1922 he sensed creative changes. He managed to fully adapt to what was to become the new Art Deco style and indeed not only did he adapt but in many ways he lead this new era. He modifi ed what were his earlier innovative ideas of floral and figurative rationale to produce brooches, bracelets, belt Fouquet orignal design and craftsmanship 1901

buckles and pendants with extremely stylised abstract motifs. He replaced precious gemstones with new materials, such as onyx, jade and coral, combining these with the translucency of topaz, aquamarine, crystal and amethyst.

Mucha design, Fouquet craftsmanship Circa 1900

DRINKING CARDS & DICE SMOKING HUNTING GOLF

LEISURE

GT2276

GT2215

GT921

Hip flask with security screw top

114mm / 4 1/2''

95mm / 3 3/4''

18cl / 6 fl/oz

Engine turned pattern travel cork screw and bottle opener

95mm / 3 /4''

57mm / 2 1/4''

2256

Hip flask with security screw top

108mm / 4 /4''

64mm / 2 /2''

9cl / 3 fl/oz

2276

Funnel

29mm / 1 1/8''

921 2215

GT2256

GT8 LEISURE

GT2110

GT10 GT2281

Small toughened glass tube with 5 dice

54mm / 2 1/ 8''

13mm / 1/ 2''

Large toughened glass tube with 6 dice

95mm / 3 / 4''

22mm / / 8''

2110

Single deck of 23ct gold plated playing cards

89mm / 3 / 2''

57mm / 2 / 4''

19mm / 3/4''

2281

Single deck of 925 silver plated playing cards

89mm / 3 1/ 2''

57mm / 2 1/ 4''

19mm / 3/4''

8 10

3 1

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LEISURE

GT820

GT1091

747

Plain round pocket ashtray

19mm / 3/4''

48mm / 1 7/8''

820

Hand engraved Victorian pattern round pocket ashtray

19mm / 3/4''

48mm / 1 7/8''

1091

Engine turned refillable lighter with engraving panel

83mm / 3 1/4''

GT747

GT64

LEISURE

GT2016 GT346

Golf marker and golf tee shaped pencil set

Golf marker, golf tee and golf tee shaped pencil set

Golf tee and golf marker set

GT428

GT49 4

GT49 8

Dog whistle with owl motif

38mm / 1 /2''

346

Dog whistle with dog motif

51mm / 2 ''

428

Golf tee

44mm / 1 3/4''

494

Golf marker

13mm / /2''

44mm / 3/4''

498

Golf tee shaped pencil

64mm / 2 1/2''

13mm / 1/2''

2016

Fox head stirrup cup with gilded interior

127mm / 5''

(44) 020 8900 0700 E info aridnorman.co.uk

9cl / 3 fl/oz

www.aridnorman.co.uk

THIS

U DELIVERS

any years ago I was working on my exhibition stand taking an order from an American gentleman, who was the buyer for a very large and prestigious, New York shop on 5th Avenue. Suddenly, his assistant leaned close and began whispering in his ear, the buyer pushed him aside and said in a very loud voice, "I don't care if I can buy it ten cents cheaper at another supplier, this guy delivers!" This was a man of many years experience as an international buyer and at that moment I learned a very important lesson. I understood that just obtaining an order is not enough, you must also deliver it and you must deliver it on time. More recently, we were commissioned by a very well known brand and we diligently went through months of development work, going back and forth with prototypes to achieve the final model. Then just as we expected to receive confirmation of a large order they thanked us for our work and said they would have to move production to China. A month later we received a confirmed order for many thousands of pieces together with an e-mail conveying that they simply could not get the delivery time or quality they wanted in China and they hoped we could work a miracle – two months later

the order was delivered on time and they are now a regular corporate client! Letting your customer down should never be an option - working hard to obtain an order and then not to deliver on time is an unacceptable failure. This lesson was well learned and we soon developed a loyal client base that knew they could rely on us to deliver quickly, sometimes the next day. The result was that we became the ﬁrst ever British silversmith to receive the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement in 1989. Queen's Award Certiﬁcate signed by both Queen Eli abeth and Margaret Thatcher

BOOKMARK COLLECTIONS

BOOK MARKS

GT186

GT87

Owl motif spine bookmark

160mm / 6 ''

Cat motif spine bookmark

137mm / 5 3/8''

186

Plain spine bookmark with engravable disc

162mm / 6 3/8''

GT86

BOOKMARKS

GT307

GT743

GT85

Chain clip spine bookmark with book charm

327mm / 12 7/8''

307

Page bookmark with black tassel

76mm / 3 ''

743

Page bookmark with black tassel

102mm / 4 ''

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BOOK MARKS

GT641

GT122

GT686

GT591 GT123

GT587

Hand engraved Victorian pattern heart bookmark

41mm / 1 5/8''

123

Owl motif bookmark

57mm / 2 /4''

185

Trowel bookmark set with black onyx

76mm / 3 ''

239

Trowel bookmark set with cornelian

76mm / 3 ''

587

Treble clef motif bookmark

44mm / 1 3/4''

591

Trowel bookmark set with mother of pearl

76mm / 3 ''

641

Engraved Victorian pattern hand shape bookmark

70mm / 2 3/4'

686

Trowel bookmark with embossed Victorian pattern

76mm / 3 ''

122

GT239

GT185

GT215

GT216

GT231 BOOKMARKS

GT2045

GT2061

GT308

GT309

215

Antique finish marcasite and garnet set bird motif bookmark

57mm / 2 1/4''

216

Antique finish marcasite set flower motif bookmark

54mm / 2 1/8''

231

Antique finish marcasite set butterfly motif bookmark

54mm / 2 1/8''

308

Mother of pearl, marcasite and emerald set panther motif bookmark

83mm / 3 1/4''

309

Black onyx, marcasite and emerald set panther motif bookmark

83mm / 3 1/4''

2045

Red enamel, marcasite and black onyx set ladybird motif bookmark

76mm / 3 ''

2061

Red enamel and marcasite set heart motif bookmark

79mm / 3 1/8''

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BOOK MARKS

GT846

GT22

GT848

GT2006

Painted enamel horse bookmark

70mm / 2 3/4''

659

Comedy and tragedy motif bookmark

64mm / 2 1/2''

846

Antique finished owl motif bookmark

83mm / 3 1/4''

847

Antique finished dog motif bookmark

79mm / 3 1/8''

848

Antique finished horse motif bookmark

79mm / 3 1/8''

2006

Mayflower sailing ship motif bookmark

73mm / 2 7/8''

GT847

GT659

BOOKMARKS

GT875

GT874 GT1021

GT872

GT1022

GT1023

872

Owl motif bookmark

86mm / 3 3/8''

874

Heart motif bookmark

67mm / 2 5/8''

875

Elephant motif bookmark

76mm / 3 ''

1021

Moving teddy bear motif bookmark

76mm / 3 ''

1022

Moving rabbit motif bookmark

76mm / 3 ''

1023

Moving elephant motif bookmark

73mm / 2 7/8''

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VICTOR

ORTA (1861

194 )

orta was a Belgian architect and designer and has been described as “undoubtedly the key European Art Nouveau architect”. After the second World War part of my close family returned to Belgium and settled in Antwerp and Brussels. At the age of seven, I spent a year in Belgium and attended a school just outside of Antwerp. So not only did I have ample opportunities to visit the visually confounding and aspirational Horta sites but indeed they were part of the backdrop of my life. With the construction of his Hotel Tassel in Brussels in 1893 Horta is credited as the first to introduce Art Nouveau’s decorative arts in architecture. By rejecting historical styles and embracing new materials, he laid the foundations for modern architecture as can clearly be seen from the distinctive interiors illustrated on this page. In 1932 King Albert I of Belgium conferred on Horta the title of Baron for his services to architecture. Four of the buildings he designed have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Interior views of The Victor Horta Museum

CLASSIC TIMEPIECES

CLOCKS

...Tracing roots in Poland 2009 with my long term friend Yehuda (in the middle) with whom I ran away with in 1964 CLK412

412

Victorian pattern clock and frame with mahogany finish back

57mm x 86mm / 2 1/4'' x 3 3/8''

CLOCKS

CLK100 C

100

Carriage clock - 11 jewel, 8 day movement and key winder

76mm / 3 ''

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60mm / 2 3/8'' x

ari norman co uk

127mm / 5 ''

Se desoderi qualcosa, non e piu un sogno

OUR FAMIL MOTTO IS

意志只要堅定夢想即可成真

F OU WILL IT IT IS NO DREAM

ﬁrst came across Theodor Herzl (1860 - 1904) as a teenager when I read his book n (published 1902). The spirit of his writing is summed up by the quote "If you will it, it is no dream", I found the spirit of these words to be very encouraging and inspirational and I absorbed them into my psyche; repeating this phrase to myself whenever I was faced with a seemingly impossible challenge.

yiw ;apko ;pne spne pr ivØvas ho, qo yh spna nhIM rhega.

Nothing can give a better insight into our company, not only of our products but also of our spirit and philosophy than our family motto which is now incorporated in our Family Coat of Arms. One may be sure that Ari D Norman is a company that welcomes new challenges, never gives up on a project and will never let its clients down.

意思があれば夢は実現する。

The Latin equivalent is incorporated into our family Coat of Arms

Si on le veut, ce n'est plus un rêve

My late father Sidney, with his usual wisdom had a maxim which I call, "If it was easy", he would say “if it was easy, everyone would do it” whenever we encountered setbacks and challenges.

Wenn ihr wollt, ist es kein Märchen "‫"مالحألا ققحتت ــ ةدارإلا ةوقب‬

Both my parents had humble beginnings in their youth; my mother worked in a newsagents dreaming of being able to meet the Queen and my father worked on bended knees sweeping up tiny scrapings of rough diamonds in his father's workshop dreaming of owning his own diamond mine. Their dreams and my dreams became interwoven and with our joint efforts they were realised. My father and I discovered a rich deposit of diamonds in the Jungles of Liberia and my mother and I were invited to Buckingham Palace to have tea with the Queen, to celebrate the granting of The Queen’s Award for Export. In 1992 I was granted The Freedom To The City Of London and in 2000 I recieved the right to an official Family Coat of Arms. I must be honest the fi rst thought that comes to mind after recounting this list of dreams fullfilled is that it is not a bad list at all for a first generation family of Jewish refugees, even if I do say so myself! Now my thoughts turn to the dreams of my two sons and to the recognition of their future achievements... I feel confident that many more proud moments lie ahead. In summary, the conclusion to draw is that discipline and determination can carry one very far indeed.

"‫"مالحألا ققحتت ــ ةدارإلا ةوقب‬

Si lo quieres, no es un sueño Querer é poder

PAPERWEIGHTS LETTER OPENERS GIFT SETS

DESK

GT9 62

GT45

GT46

Feature hallmark dog motif paper weight

60mm / 2 3/10''

76mm / 3 ''

Feature hallmark fox motif paper weight

50mm / 2 ''

76mm / 3 ''

962

Feature hallmark paper weight and magnifying glass. With a magnification of x 10

44mm / 1 /4''

89mm / 3 1/2''

DESK

LO402

LO420

402

Feature hallmark with engine turned handle letter opener

165mm / 6 1/2''

420

Propeller shaped letter opener

197mm / 7 3/4''

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DESK

LO413

LO629

410

Antique finished garnet set owl magnifying glass letter opener and bookmark. Magnification of x 6

165mm / 6 1/2''

413

Victorian pattern handle with steel blade letter opener

203mm / 8"

629

Antique finished feather handle letter opener

229mm / 9"

LO410

...Master of Arms reads aloud the patent at the formal presentation of the Coat of Arms in the College of Arms

DESK

BOX50

GT164

FR540

Victorian pen and inkwell set

114

Elegant miniature beaded pattern clock and frame set

401

R540

GT165

CLK401

Beaded pattern quartz clock with blue velvet back Miniature beaded pattern photo frame with blue velvet back

67mm / 2 /8'' 5

Victorian dip pen

159mm / 6 1/4''

165

Victorian inkwell with original antique glass

54mm / 2 1/8''

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51mm / 2 '' 38mm x 51cm / 1 1/2'' x 2 ''

i e

164

38mm / 1 1/2''

ari norman co uk

SO MUCH MORE THAN

UST A LO O

ur family crest symbolises my family's history and character and also the spirit and philosophy of Ari D. Norman. Indeed we have adopted the family crest as the company logo and are very proud that it is so much more than just a logo.

ut ree In the early 19th century in order to facilitate taxation the Polish government allocated family names to its Jewish population, which until that time simply operated a system based on the name of the father. For example, Lee ben Ari which literally means Lee the son of Ari. My family was allocated the name Nussbaum (nut tree). cales On the tree is shown a weighing scale, both signifying the importance of justice to the family and the four generation family link to the diamond industry in which your word is your bond and binding deals are concluded with a mere hand shake and the word mazal or simply with the word mazal over the telephone.

Motto The family motto non o n u when translated from the Latin states: ou no

Having won the right to a family coat of arms I spent two years meticulously designing a family crest that would stand the test of time. The objective was to relate family history through symbolism to my descendants, and inspire them with fortitude and the courage to succeed and survive in the face of adversity; never forgetting to behave in a humble, digniďŹ ed and just m a n n e r.

i o an iamon The hippopotamus with his foot on a diamond, represents my fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adventurous quest for diamonds. He lived in West Africa for many years and kept a pygmy hippopotamus as his favourite pet. eral ic hiel The heraldic shield is part of our official registered name mark used by the British Hallmarking Offices and forms part of the hallmark struck on our products.

eral ic ion These create a link with British sterling silver which has always been stamped with a lion for the past 700 years as part of the British hallmark.

ar e Wire On the inside border of the shield there is barbed wire symbolising the holocaust and in particular Auschwitz where my grandfather perished, at the same time it deďŹ es the holocaust denial movement. In addition the barbed wire serves as a warning not to threaten the independence of thought, actions or safety of the Norman family.

uirrel Within the shield the squirrels holding a menorah symbolise my mother who was devoted to keeping a true family home. She also used to put very important things away somewhere safe and then often forget where they were, hence she was given the nickname squirrel.

ion ea The modern lion head symbolises me since the name Ari in Hebrew means lion.

BALLPOINT PENS ROLLERBALL FOUNTAIN PENS

WRITING INST RUMEN TS

GT1089

GT386

386

Brown leather and linear pattern ballpoint pen with engravable panel

140mm / 5 1/2''

387

Brown leather and linear pattern fountain pen with engravable panel

137mm / 5 3/8''

1089

Black leather and linear pattern rollerball pen with 5pt diamond set clip and engravable panel

140mm / 5 1/2''

GT387

WRITING INSTRUMENTS

GT1064 GT1063

er a

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GT1072 GT1071

a ai a e a

er a

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a ai a e a

1063

Engine turned ballpoint pen with engravable panel

137mm / 5 3/8''

1064

Engine turned fountain pen with engravable panel

140mm / 5 1/2''

1071

Black acrylic and engine turned ballpoint pen with engravable panel

140mm / 5 1/2''

1072

Black acrylic and engine turned fountain pen with engravable panel

146mm / 5 3/4''

2284

Engine turned rollerball pen with engravable panel

140mm / 5 1/2''

2287

Black acrylic and engine turned rollerball pen with engravable panel

146mm / 5 3/4''

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WRITING INST RUMEN TS

GT1068 GT1067

er a

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a ai a e a

1067

Rings pattern ballpoint pen

140mm / 5 1/2''

1068

Rings pattern fountain pen

146mm / 5 3/4''

1069

Engine turned wave design ballpoint pen

140mm / 5 1/2''

1070

Engine turned wave design fountain pen

146mm / 5 3/4''

2285

Rings pattern rollerball pen

146mm / 5 3/4''

2286

Engine turned wave design rollerball pen

146mm / 5 3/4''

GT1070 GT1069

er a

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a ai a e a

WRITING INSTRUMENTS

GT1065

GT1066

GT109 9

1065

Black acrylic and engine turned slim ballpoint pen with engravable panel

137mm / 5 ''

1066

Navy blue acrylic and engine turned slim ballpoint pen with engravable panel

137mm / 5 ''

1099

Burgundy acrylic and engine turned ballpoint pen with engravable panel

140mm / 5 1/2''

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RUD ARD

I LIN

(186

1936)

‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you

n English poet, short story writer and novelist.

I was first made aware of the works of Rudyard Kipling in

Remembered mostly as an English Imperialist and for

1960 at the age of 13 when my sister, Jackie, made a speech

his writings about British soldiers in India and stories for

at my Bar Mitzvah and quoted from the poem

children, the most notable of which were ung

I found inspirational, motivational and providing a set of rules for

ung

oo (1894) and

n (1890),

(1910).

which

responsible and ethical living. This poem contains mottos and maxims for life and the poem is also a blueprint for personal integrity, behaviour and self development. Sometime after the excitement of my Bar Mitzvah had died down, I went to the library and studied the poem, which helped me learn not to panic when under pressure, and also provided me with a code of personal conduct to which I could aspire. The poem is reproduced here in full – take a moment, read, be inspired and enjoy!

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too:

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,

Or being hated don’t give way to hating,

And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim, If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

And treat those two impostors just the same:

If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,

And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss:

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone,

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,

Depicted above is the Code of Conduct book presented to me, when granted the Freedom of the City of London in 1989. It is notable that both in 1960 and 1989 the message I received regarding personal behaviour and integrity was the same.

If all men count with you, but none too much: If you can ﬁll the unforgiving minute

With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, My four sisters celebrating my Bar Mitzvah

Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,

And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

EQUESTRIAN WHIMSICAL DUAL-FUNCTION

K E YCH A INS

K402

402

Horse key ring

51mm / 2 ''

405

Dog key ring

54mm / 2 1/8''

404

Lucky horseshoe keychain

32mm / 1 1/4''

411

Antique finish golf bag keychain

38mm / 1 1/2''

455

Riding boot keychain

32mm / 1 1/4''

ta e

K405

t i

itti

KPT455

KPT404

KPT411

KE YCHAINS

KPT418

KPT410 KPT433

KPT403

403

Elephant keychain

25mm / 1 ''

410

Pig keychain

25mm / 1 ''

418

Moving pig keychain

48mm / 1 7/8''

433

Moving teddy bear keychain

38mm / 1 1/2''

ta e

t i

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itti

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K E YCH A INS

K394

K2000

K415

394

Panther key ring with steel key ring fitting

60mm / 2 3/8''

415

Spring loaded key shape key ring

79mm / 3 1/8''

2000

Feature hallmark interlocking circles key ring with steel key ring ďŹ ttings

32mm / 1 1/4''

KE YCHAINS

K429

GT2246

GT1084

1084

Push button torch key ring with steel ďŹ tting and engraveable panel

86mm / 3 3/8''

2246

Feature hallmark 8GB USB key ring with steel fitting

64mm / 2 1/2''

Working compass keychain

38mm / 1 1/2''

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ALI UE (1860

194 )

great deal of my working life has been spent at trade exhibitions where my creative interest was stimulated by the array of books on offer at such places as the Basel Watch

Jewellery show. One day

by chance I picked up a book of Lalique jewellery designs and it was love at ﬁrst sight. I distinctly remember that as I explored the world of

Lalique’s Serpent Hand Bag Circa 1902

Lalique more, that when I discovered he actually studied in South London and was inﬂuenced by his time at Sydenham College during the Arts and Crafts Movement, that for some reason not only did my conﬁdence as a designer grow but so did my view of Pendant necklace made by Lalique depicting Sarah Bernhardt in the play La Princesse Lointaine

the heriatge and future of British design and inspiration.

Lalique's Peacocks on prunus pendant Circa 1902

Lalique was the genius of Art Nouveau jewellery and the greatest artist jeweller ever. He overturned the traditions of 19th Century French jewellery design and manufacture. Lalique created a new vocabulary of materials moving away from the traditional diamond, to the opal with its mysterious ﬂashes of colour, horn, glass and enamel. For Lalique the principle sources of inspiration were

Lalique’s Pine Cones Pocket Watch Circa 1899

mother nature with its insects, plants and seasonal cycles and Japanese works of art especially, Ukiyo-e prints and paintings which made their way to Europe in the 1860’s after Japan reopened trade with the West, following several centuries of isolation. Lalique’s designs managed to capture the nostalgia for the dying century

Lalique's Venus pendant Circa 1897

and mixed it with the fear and hope for the new age that prevailed in the Fin De Siecle atmosphere. The most Lalique’s Bronze Winged Female F igure Circa 1899

important and haunting feature of Lalique’s Art Nouveau jewellery, is the bewitching theme of turbulent change, constant movement and transformation.

Lalique’s Wisteria Lorgnette and chain Circa 1900

VISITING CARD CASES CREDIT CARD CASES

CA RD CASES

GT343

GT471

343

Plain business / credit card case

98mm / 3 7/8''

64mm / 2 1/2''

471

Engine turned business / credit card case

98mm / 3 /8''

64mm / 2 1/2''

954

Linear design business / credit card case

98mm / 3 7/8''

64mm / 2 1/2''

GT954

CARD CASES

GT782 GT2127

GT2025

782

Engine turned business / credit card case

89mm / 3 1/2''

64mm / 2 1/2''

2025

Ribbed business / credit card case

95mm / 3 3/4''

62mm / 2 3/8''

2127

Engine turned push button business /credit card case

89mm / 3 1/2''

64mm / 2 1/2''

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AL HONSE

UCHA (1860

1939)

hilst on a holiday weekend in Praque in the late 70’s I purchased a collection of antique Jewish clocks, the likes of which I had never seen. The clock face had Hebrew letters instead of Arabic numerals, and the hands moved anti-clockwise! One of the clocks had a motif of a lady's head ﬁ xed to it. After enquiring with the seller about the motif, I was told that she was Mucha style and that just a few minutes walk from where I stood

10 Crown banknote of the Republic of Czechoslovakia designed by Mucha 1920

was a museum dedicated to the works of Mucha. My subsequent visit to this museum opened up the world of Art Nouveau to me. Mucha was a Czech Art Nouveau and decorative artist known best for his distinctive style which frequently featured beautiful young women in flowing, vaguely neoclassical looking robes, often surrounded by large ﬂowers which sometimes formed halos behind their heads. In contrast with contemporary poster makers he used pale pastel colours.

The Mucha style clock which I purchased in Praque

His style was ﬁrst catapulted to fame when he started to design posters and jewellery for famed actress Sarah Bernhardt. He declared that art existed to communicate a spiritual

message, and nothing more; I have always felt sympathy for his deep frustration at what is the irony of life since he gained fame from his commercial art, when he most wanted to concentrate on more artistic projects. Mucha’s work has continued to experience periodic revival of interest for illustrators and artists and even the acclaimed Japanese Manga artists have mimicked Mucha’s style which is an interesting cultural reversal since Mucha himself was originally influenced by the The Times Of The Day, by Mucha 1899

Japanese art form Ukiyo-e some hundred years ago.

Metal tin with lid and handle designed by Mucha for the company Biscuits Lefevre-Utile 1899

Mucha decorative design drawings 1902

MONEY CLIP COLLECTION

M O NE Y CLIPS

GT1020

117 1020

100

GT117

Feature hallmark money clip

51mm / 2 ''

19mm / 3/4''

Double sided ribbed money clip

64mm / 2 1/2''

25mm / 1 ''

MONE Y CLIPS

GT823

GT2009

823

Engine turned money clip

51mm / 2 ''

19mm / 3/4''

2009

Double sided engine turned money clip

67mm / 2 5/8''

25mm / 1 ''

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ART

OUVEAU (1880

1914)

ttracted by the free flowing curves and romance of Mucha, I decided to create a few silver pieces of jewellery in his style. The reaction was extremely positive and I immediately widened the collection and integrated the styles of other designers from this period – clearly the Art Nouveau style could be appreciated in modern times and I was determined to play my part in the rebirth of this style around the world.

Nouveau Iron Work, Grand Palais Paris

The name Art Nouveau is French for new art and was derived from the Maison de l’ Art Nouveau which was the name of the gallery opened in Paris in 1895 by the German art dealer, Samuel Bing, which exclusively featured modern art. This style is also known as Jugendstil which is the

Louis Aucoc brooch Circa 1900

German for 'youth style' so named after the magazine Jugend which promoted the Art Nouveau look. Meanwhile in Britain, Art Nouveau had a close afﬁliation or kinship to the Arts and Crafts movement, which had begun some time before the Parisienne inspired Art Nouveau movement.

Maison De L’Art Nouveau

In Italy it is called Stile Liberty named after the famous

Gaston Laﬁtte brooch, 1904

department store, Liberty and Co, of Regent Street which opened shortly after the 1862 International Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum where the British public were ﬁrst exposed to Japanese works of art. Under the management of Arthur Liberty this store became the leading outlet and promotional centre for English Art Nouveau whose clients included J. Whistler and Oscar Wilde.

Louis Aucoc brooch Circa 1900

Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only by ﬂowers and plants but also by curved lines. Art Nouveau theorists challenged the belief that art could only manifest itself through painting, drawing or sculpture and advocated that the design of everyday objects, for example, a teapot, a chair or light ﬁtting could also exude

Cover of the visitor guide book for The International Exhibition 1862

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artistic appreciation.

Nouveau Easel Mirror

Nouveau Claret Jug

CUFFLINKS FOR ALL OCCASSIONS

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Mother of pearl rectangular chain link cufﬂinks

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C 388

Black onyx oval chain link cufflinks

C 389

Mother of pearl oval chain link cufﬂinks

C 460

Black onyx round fixed post cufflinks

C 461

Mother of pearl round ﬁ xed post cufﬂinks

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...Young Lee and Adam

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Mother of pearl striped round chain link cufﬂinks

C 395

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C 402

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C 403

Black onyx oval chain link cufflinks

C 404

Mother of pearl striped oval chain link cufﬂinks

C 405

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C 466

Black onyx rectangular locket swivel cufﬂinks

C 467

Mother of pearl rectangular locket swivel cufﬂinks

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CU419

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Heavy gauge plain oval swivel cufflinks

C 416

Heavy gauge plain round swivel cufflinks

C 417

Heavy gauge plain rectangular swivel cufflinks

C 419

Heavy gauge engine turned round swivel cufďŹ&#x201A;inks

C 420

Heavy gauge engine turned oval swivel cufflinks

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C 409

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C 410

Heavy gauge feature hallmark rectangular chain link cufﬂinks

C 411

Heavy gauge feature hallmark oval chain link cufflinks

C 421

Heavy gauge engine turned rectangular swivel cufﬂinks

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CUFFLINKS

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C 383

Yin and Yang enamel fixed post cufflinks

C 483

Enamel hot and cold tap swivel cufflinks

C 510

Enamel globe swivel cufflinks

C 513

Enamel and marcasite set ladybird swivel cufﬂinks

C 516

Enamel British bulldog and union jack chain link cufﬂinks

C 544

Shamrock swivel cufflinks set with enamel

C 564

Pink enamel swivel cufflinks

C 565

Treble clef on black enamel swivel cufflinks

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C 384

Painted enamel racing chain link cufflinks

C 391

Painted enamel fishing chain link cufflinks

C 392

Painted enamel hunting chain link cufďŹ&#x201A;inks

C 393

Painted enamel golf chain link cufflinks

C 441

Painted enamel pheasant chain link cufďŹ&#x201A;inks

C 458

Painted enamel horse chain link cufflinks

C 459

Painted enamel dogs chain link cufflinks

C 465

Painted enamel sailing chain link cufflinks

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CUFFLINKS

CU497

CU538

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Plain rectangular locket swivel cufﬂinks

C 481

Lucky horseshoe swivel cufflinks

C 492

Horses head swivel cufﬂinks with gold plating

C 497

Horses head swivel cufflinks

C 537

Sailing boat swivel cufflinks

C 538

Ships wheel swivel cufflinks

C 541

Polo player swivel cufflinks

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CU470

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CU504

CU487

CU475

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CU597

CU495

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Garnet set frog swivel cufflinks

C 469

Moving teddy bear swivel cufflinks

C 470

Champagne bottle swivel cufďŹ&#x201A;inks with gold plating

C 475

Scooter swivel cufflinks with gold plating

C 487

Lion swivel cufflinks

C 495

Fox head swivel cufflinks

C 504

Frog and crown chain link cufflinks

C 597

Front and back of pig swivel cufflinks

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CUFFLINKS

CU545

CU582

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Mother of pearl, ruby and marcasite set panther swivel cufﬂinks

CU464

Black onyx, ruby and marcasite set panther swivel cufﬂinks

CU545

Black onyx fleur de lys swivel cufflinks

CU582

Plain rectangular fixed post cufflinks

CU585

Emerald set tigers head swivel cufflinks

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CU580

CU453

CUFFLINKS

CU584

CU380

CU485

CU438

C 380

Mother of pearl and black onyx hexagonal swivel cufﬂinks

C 438

Black and white enamel chequer design ﬁxed cufﬂinks

C 450

Sapphire set wrap around cufflinks

C 453

Garnet set wrap around cufflinks

C 485

Enamel playing card suit chain link cufflinks

C 580

Mother of pearl button swivel cufflinks

C 584

Mother of pearl striped rectangular swivel cufﬂinks

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SCAR WILDE (18

1900)

ilde was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880’s, he became London’s most popular playwright in the early 1890’s. He became known for his involvement in the writing philosophy of aestheticism which he

In my boyhood, there was a period where I suffered from

studied and developed at Oxford under his

anti-Semitism and I got into many ﬁghts at school. I still

tutors, Walter Pater and John Ruskin. Pater

remember coming home one day, after giving a black eye

gave Wilde his sense of almost ﬂippant devotion

to a classmate who had tried to measure my nose with

to art, though it was John Ruskin who gave him

a ruler; my father could sense my anger and he repeated

a purpose for it.

what he had said on many previous occasions but this time

He became a spokesman for aestheticism and

something resonated – “Sometimes you can achieve your

carried out lecture tours in the United States

goals with words rather than with violence or aggression.

and Canada on the new "English Renaissance in

Remember the pen is mightier than the sword!”.

Art". Known for his biting wit, ﬂamboyant dress and glittering conversation, Wilde became one

Wilde personiﬁ ed this maxim and I have always been

of the most well known personalities of his day.

a great admirer of his sharp tongue and quick wit.

Two of his most successful works are the novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, published in 1890 and the play, The Importance of Being Earnest,

Some examples of his quotations are shown below:

ﬁrst performed in 1895. In 1891 he also wrote

"Fashion is like a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months"

a play called Salome in French to be performed in Paris with Sarah Bernhardt in the leading role. Unfortunately, the play was

"Morality, like art, means drawing a line some place"

refused a licence to perform, due to its erotic and biblical content. It was ﬁnally performed in 1896 as society's views on the subject became more tolerant.In the early 1890's Wilde had befriended Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and this small

Photograph of Wilde by Napoleon Sarony 1882

in stature yet larger than life ﬂamboyant ﬁgure became a very vocal supporter of the popular movement to free Wilde when in 1895 he was put on trial for homosexuality and sentenced to two years hard labour.

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Programme designed by Aubrey Beardsley advertising Salome

"Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative" "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much" "Genius is borrowed-not paid" "One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards"

STUDS BUTTON COVERS DINING FORMAL

SHIRT CULT URE

BOX152

GT2277

BOX154 BOX153

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152

Black onyx cufﬂinks and studs dress shirt set

153

Mother of pearl cufﬂinks and studs dress shirt set

154

Set of 4 black onyx studs

155

Set of 4 mother of pearl studs

2277

Single onyx stud

2278

Single mother of pearl stud

BOX155

GT2278

SHIRT CULT URE

BOX192

GT2280 BOX193 BOX156

GT2279

BOX165

156

Plain silver cufflinks and studs dress shirt set

165

Set of 4 plain silver studs

192

Mother of pearl button design cufďŹ&#x201A;inks and studs dress shirt set

19 3

Set of 4 mother of pearl button design studs

2279

Single plain silver stud

2280

Single mother of pearl button design stud

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SHIRT CULT URE

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GT2100

GT2099

GT2060

GT2059

2059

Pair of enamel shamrock button covers

2060

Pair of black onyx and silver ďŹ&#x201A;eur de lys button covers

2099

Pair of mother of pearl button covers

2100

Pair of black onyx button covers

SHIRT CULT URE

GT691

GT2248

GT636

GT1061

636 691

Pair of feature hallmark collar stiffener

57mm / 2 1/4''x 2

Tie knot napkin clip

44mm / 1 3/4''

1061

Lapel flower holder

54mm / 2 1/8''

2248

Plain napkin clip holder with chain

479mm / 18 7/8''

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WILLIAM S

RATLIN

(1900 - 196 )

n artistic, creative and skilled designer, best known for his work in Mexican jewellery, silver, holloware, tin, copper and furniture. A man who not only commercially appreciated the manufacturing and skills of Mexico but was also understanding and sympathetic to early Mexican culture.

Spratling moved to Taxco in 1929 and created silver design workshops which exported

Following the interest shown in a few samples of sterling silver jewellery which I purchased

most of their products to the United States. He established a model for the artistic

from a shop in Mexico City on my ﬁrst trip there in 1972, I returned to Mexico in 1974 and

development and growth of the silver industry in Taxco and well deserved the title, Father

started trading in Mexican silver jewellery. Initially, I dealt with wholesalers in the city but

of Contemporary Mexican Silver.

slowly I started tracking down the workshops where the pieces were made and found that

Taxco was a traditional site for silver mines, but had no native silver working industry.

they were all located in Taxco, so I ﬁlled the secret compartments in my boots up with cash,

Spratling began designing works in silver based primarily on pre-Colombian and traditional

rented a car and drove south.

motifs and hired local goldsmiths to produce those designs in Taxco. As his designs grew

Over a period of several years, I built up a loyal circle of small workshops producing

in popularity he expanded his operation and began an apprenticeship programme for others

various designs regularly for me. It was during this period that I can say I carried out my

interested in designing silver, many of whom continued to work in the Taxco area once the

apprenticeship in handmade silver jewellery. At the same time I learnt how to work and

apprenticeship was over. Many of Spratling’s apprentices have passed on the skills they

get results from a relaxed culture that believes in delivering tomorrow rather than today

learned from him down through the generations and now Taxco is home to numerous family

whilst having the occasional sip of tequila at the same time! I would always push and coax

workshops dotted up and down the hills surrounding Taxco. Today Taxco produces some

with humour and drink the occasional tequila, and yet most importantly never take no for

of the best, most imaginative, original and unusual hand-made silver jewellery in the world.

an answer; I became affectionately known as el pinche ingelsito making many friends and surviving a multitude of adventures which only the silver screen could recreate.

In many ways without Spratling and Mexico there would be no Ari D. Norman.

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One of the ﬁrst samples I purchased and received orders, for, that catapulted me into the world of silver

Designs representative of the Spratling style

Taxco, Tequila, Mariachi's, my sales representative Norm and myself

GENTLEMEN'S AND LADIES' WRISTWATCHES

WATCHES

WTCH3

WTCH4

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WATCH FACE

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Diamond effect round dial, black leather strap with silver buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, sapphire set winder

235mm / 9 /4''

32mm / 1 1/4''

W C 4

Vermeil Watch with round dial, brown leather strap with vermeil buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, sapphire set winder

235mm / 91/4''

35mm / 1 3/8''

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WTCH16

WTCH17

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WATCH FACE

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Men's Vermeil watch, curved champagne dial, brown leather strap with vermeil buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, sapphire set winder

229mm / 9 ''

29mm / 1 1/8''

W C 17

Ladies' Vermeil watch, curved champagne dial, brown leather strap with vermeil buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, sapphire set winder

216mm / 8 1/2''

25mm / 1 ''

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WATCHES

WTCH10

WTCH11

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WATCH FACE

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Men's watch, curved white enamel dial, black leather strap, swiss movement, water resistant case, onyx set winder

229mm / 9 ''

29mm / 1 ''

W C 11

Ladies' watch, curved white enamel dial, black leather strap, swiss movement, water resistant case, onyx set winder

216mm / 8 1/4''

25mm / 3/4'' x 19mm / 1 ''

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WATCHES

WTCH5

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Watch with solid silver strap, mother of pearl dial, swiss movement, water resistant case, sapphire set winder, adjustable strap

232mm / 9 /8''

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32mm / 1 1/4''

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WTCH6

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Mother of pearl square dial with 42 black diamonds, 0.37 carats, black leather strap with silver buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, black diamond set winder

235mm / 9 /4''

W C 7

Mother of pearl round dial with 34 black diamonds, 0.31 carats, black leather strap with silver buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, black diamond set winder

229mm / 9 ''

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WATCH FACE 25mm / 1 ''

19mm / 3/4''

29mm / 1 1/8''

WATCHES

WTCH1

WTCH2

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Vermeil Watch with square dial, 53 black and white diamonds, 0.44 carats, brown leather strap with vermeil buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, diamond set winder

216mm / 8 1/2''

22mm / 7/8'' x 19mm / 3/4''

W C 2

Vermeil Watch with round dial, 45 black and white diamonds, 0.38 carats, brown leather strap with vermeil buckle, swiss movement, water resistant case, diamond set winder

225mm / 8 7/8''

29mm / 1 1/8''

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ELLE

UE (189 0-1914)

view the Belle Epoque era as representing the culmination of the creative energy of the Art Nouveau movement. It was truly a golden era of ﬂamboyant freedom, with women ﬁnally taking more and more

The Lusitania cruise liner

control of their lives and very little was taboo, even sex. This period of rebellion is one I strongly identiﬁ ed with; the break away from convention, coupled with the socially unacceptable challenging of the status quo. This has always been my nature, put me in a room with three people and I will always ﬁnd the contrarian view - in life you have to push and always be thinking and moving forward. There is nothing more dangerous than inertia! Belle Époque is the French for beautiful era and it refers to a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. The Belle Epoque was characterised by optimism and new technology and medical discoveries. The name Belle Epoque was applied in retrospect as people began to realise that it had been a golden age when compared to the horrors

VSOE poster "The Madonna"

of World War I. This was a peaceful period and for many Europeans transnational, class based afﬁliations were as important as national identities. A middle or upper class gentleman could travel to much of Europe without a passport and even reside abroad with minimal bureaucratic regulations. At the same time,

Queen Victoria's saloon, built in 1869

the international workers movement reorganised and reinforced pan European class based identities among the classes whose labour was exploited by the Belle Epoque. Great scientific and technological advancement occurred in Europe and in the world in general during this period. The first mass produced automobile arrived bolstering the middle class. Travelling in style became a more achievable pastime both on land and on sea with the emergence of the Orient Express (VSOE) and cruise liners such as the Lusitania and the Titanic. Rapid communication was achieved, first with the telegraph and then with the telephone. Electric lights began to supercede gas

The ﬁrst mass produced automobile

lighting. Record players provided music and entertainment could be enjoyed by visiting cinemas. Theatres hosted plays that shocked the audiences with realism and cabaret theatre also became popular. Exotic feathers and furs were prominently featured in fashion, as haute couture was invented in Paris and fashion began to move in biannual cycles. Importantly, art was no longer conﬁned to paintings and sculptures. In this epoch, jewellery became a focus of artistic expression and it became fashionable for even the most mundane objects such as door handles, light ﬁttings and teapots to be created with exotic beauty of their own.

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Ari D Norman creations inspired by and reﬂecting this great era.

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Desk magnifying glass. Magnification x 2

962 2264

GT962

146mm / 5 3/4''

73mm / 2 7/8''

Feature hallmark paper weight magnifying glass. Magnification x 10

44mm / 1 3/4''

89mm / 3 1/2''

Feature hallmark paper weight magnifying glass. Magnification x 10

40mm / 1 5/8''

65mm / 2 1/2''

MAGNIFYING GL ASSES

GT963

GT1025

GT887

GT88

Celtic filigree pattern pocket magnifying glass with black tassel. Magnification x 6

57mm / 2 1/4''

35mm / 1 3/8''

10mm / 3/8''

887

Feature hallmark and engine turned diamond loupe in leather case. Magnification x 10

29mm / 1 /8''

22mm / /8''

19mm / 3/4''

963

High polished pocket magnifying glass. Magnification x 2.5

64mm / 2 1/2''

51mm / 2 ''

13mm / 1/2''

1025

Wallet magnifying glass. Magification x 3

83mm / 3 1/4''

54mm / 2 1/8''

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PT205 PT208

PT423

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PT221

205

Ruby and marcasite set panther magnifying glass pendant on chain 813mm / 32" long. Magniﬁcation x 7.5

51mm / 2 ''

208

Owl pendant magnifying glass with garnets on chain 813mm / 32" long. Magniﬁcation x 6

70mm / 2 3/4''

221

Floral magnifying glass pendant on chain 660mm / 26" long. Magniﬁcation x 5

57mm / 2 1/4''

423

Sand blasted cherub magnifying glass pendant on chain 813mm / 32" long. Magniﬁcation x 2.5

70mm / 2 3/4''

MAGNIFYING GL ASSES

PT282

GT31

GT798

PT422

Antique ﬁnished marcasite and garnet set magnifying glass pendant. Magniﬁcation x 6

89mm / 3 1/2''

798

Victorian pattern magnifying glass pendant. Magniﬁcation x 6

83mm / 3 1/4''

282

Fleur-de-lys ﬁligree magnifying glass pendant on chain 660mm / 26" long. Magniﬁcation x 6

32mm / 1 1/4''

422

Plain magnifying glass pendant on chain 813mm / 32" long. Magniﬁcation x 2.5

38mm / 1 1/2''

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I still remember my dad recounting one of his favourite passages

MAR

CO OLO

which I summarise below:

(12 4-1324)

arco Polo was born into a wealthy Venetian family of jewel merchants. Together with his father and uncle Marco travelled to China where they lived from 1275-1292 acting as advisors to the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan. When the trio eventually returned to Venice Marco Polo was captured by the Genoese with whom the Venetians were at war and they were imprisoned for one year. Whilst in captivity he wrote an account of his adventures called, "The Million" which is also known as the Travels of Marco Polo which became exceptionally popular. It is thought that the Genoese Christopher Columbus may have discovered America in 1492 as a direct result of having read The Million. At school my father read The Million and was most fascinated and inspired by this adventurous trader, so much so, that when I ﬁrst began to travel to exotic destinations, he nickednamed me Marco Polo. It would seem that my father had an unerring intuition, and sensed within me a true afﬁnity with the spirit of Marco Polo.

They had been away so long and were so changed in appearance when the three adventurers finally returned to Venice, dressed in Tartar costume and interspersing their Italian with Chinese, no one recogni ed them or accepted them as members of the Polo family. To convince their family who they were, the three held a big dinner to which all their family were invited. The trio served the first course wearing bright red Tartar costumes and ended by serving desert wearing traditional Venetian garb. As a grand finale to this theatrical dinner, Marco Polo brought into the dining room the rough Tartar coats that the three had worn on their return and ripped open the linings and many packets filled with rubies, emeralds and diamonds fell to the ground. Not only was this the finest collection of jewels ever seen in Venice but it also served to finally persuade their guests, that their hosts were indeed who they claimed to be.

Like Marco Polo I too thirsted to travel the world to see and experience other cultures whilst at the same time seeking exotic treasures.

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Leaving home for foreign ports...again

In the summer of 1963 at age 16, I set out with my close friend Yehuda, without parental permission to hitch hike to Israel, with the intention of going to live on a Kibbutz in the Negev desert. Fate however, had determined that - like Marco Polo some 450 years earlier - we would be arrested by Interpol in Genoa and put on a ﬂight home to our anxious parents.

VICTORIAN LOCKETS HARLEQUIN ROMANCE JAPONAIS

ART NOUVEAU BELLE EPOQUE ART DECO WINDSOR EQUESTRIAN

JE WELLERY

BT512

EA509

512

Red enamel, opal and marcasite set bracelet with safety chain

187mm / 7 3/8''

509

Red enamel, opal and marcasite set post earrings with safety clip

19mm / 3/4''

520

Red enamel, opal and marcasite set necklace

457mm / 18 ''

NK520

136

EA595

JE WEL L ERY

GT462

NK565

NK569 PT693

EA620 EA591

PT262 Cultured pearl and marcasite set post drop earrings

38mm / 1 1/2''

595

Jade and marcasite set post earrings

16mm / /8''

620

Two tone gold plated antique polish filigree post earrings

25mm / 1 ''

462

Hand engraved Victorian pattern opening bag pendant on 56cm / 26" ﬂat curb chain

565

Cultured pearl and marcasite set necklace on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁnish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

569

591

29mm / 1 /8''

25mm / 1 ''

35mm / 1 3/8''

400mm / 16 ''

Jade and marcasite set necklace on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁnish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

29mm / 1 1/8''

400mm / 16 ''

Purple enamel and marcasite set opening bag pendant on 56cm / 26" ﬂ at curb chain

32mm / 1 /4''

25mm / 1 ''

270

Shell and marcasite set opening bag pendant on 56cm / 26" flat curb chain

22mm / /8''

29mm / 1 1/8''

693

Two tone gold plated antique polish ﬁligree pendant on antique ﬁnish Prince of Wales 51cm / 20" chain

48mm / 1 7/8''

262

PT270

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137

JE WELLERY

EA200

B341

EA267

B274

B275

Amethyst and marcasite set dragonfly brooch

25mm / 1 ''

22mm / 7/8''

Amethyst and marcasite set beetle brooch

13mm / /2''

25mm / 1 ''

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style bow brooch

57mm / 2 /4''

38mm / 1 /2''

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style brooch

54mm / 2 /8''

38mm / 1 /2''

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style bow brooch

54mm / 2 /8''

35mm / 1 /8''

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style post drop earrings

25mm / 1 ''

267

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style post drop earrings

41mm / 1 /8''

201

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style necklace on an antique ďŹ nish Panza chain

25mm / 1 ''

274 275 337 341 351 200

138

NK201

B351

1 1 1

1 1 3

380mm / 15 ''

B337

JE WEL L ERY

EA276

NK207

B285 BT207

EA621

210

Black enamel, pearl and crystal brooch

19mm / 3/4''

38mm / 1 1/2''

285

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style brooch

29mm / 1 1/8''

60mm / 2 3/8''

207

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style bracelet with safety catch

191mm / 7 /2''

276

Amethyst and marcasite set Victorian style clip earrings

25mm / 1 ''

621

Black enamel, pearl and crystal post earrings

25mm / 1 ''

Black enamel, pearl and crystal necklace on 46cm / 18" fox tail chain

35mm / 1 /8''

207

B210 44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

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139

JE WELLERY

PT276

PT277 PT201

140

PT202

201

Small marcasite set oval locket on 51cm / 20" antique finish Prince of Wales chain

29mm / 1 1/8''

202

Marcasite set round locket on 51cm / 20" antique finish Prince of Wales chain

29mm / 1 1/8''

276

Marcasite and garnet set oval locket on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish belcher chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

38mm / 1 1/2''

277

Marcasite and garnet set heart locket on 46cm / 18" antique ďŹ nish belcher chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

35mm / 1 3/8''

476

Mother of pearl set filigree heart pendant on 51cm / 20" flat curb chain

19mm / 3/4''

PT476

JE WEL L ERY

PT465

PT464

PT414

PT466

PT463

38mm / 1 1/2''

414

Plain heart locket on 51cm / 20" flat curb chain

463

Victorian 4 part oval locket on 56cm / 22" flat curb chain

44mm / 1 3/4''

124mm / 5 ''

464

Small plain oval locket on 51cm / 20" flat curb chain

32mm / 1 1/4''

465

Plain round locket on 51cm / 20" flat curb chain

32mm / 1 1/4''

466

Medium plain oval locket on 56cm / 22" flat curb chain

32mm / 1 1/4''

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

141

JE WELLERY

PT420

PT419

PT478 PT462

142

419

Duo heart locket on 56cm / 22" flat curb chain

29mm / 1 1/8''

420

Duo oval locket on 56cm / 22" flat curb chain

35mm / 1 3/8''

462

Victorian 4 part heart locket on 56cm / 22" flat curb chain

41mm / 1 5/8''

478

4 part marcasite and garnet set heart locket on 56cm / 22" antique ďŹ nish Prince of Wales chain

41mm / 1 5/8''

JE WEL L ERY

EA508

NK514

NK512

EA507

NK513 EA506 506

Red enamel and marcasite set post earrings with safety clip

19mm / 3/4''

507

Blue enamel and marcasite set post earrings with safety clip

19mm / 3/4''

508

Green enamel and marcasite set post earrings with safety clip

19mm / 3/4''

512

Green enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁ nish Prince of Wales chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

25mm / 1 ''

513

Blue enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁ nish Prince of Wales chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

25mm / 1 ''

514

Red enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁ nish Prince of Wales chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

25mm / 1 ''

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ari norman co uk

143

JE WELLERY

144

BE426

EA570

BE424

EA568

568

Black enamel and marcasite set post earrings with safety clip

19mm / 3/4''

570

White enamel and marcasite set post earrings with safety clip

19mm / 3/4''

424

Black enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

70mm / 2 3/4''

426

White enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

70mm / 2 3/4''

JE WEL L ERY

NK552

BE410

BE412

BE411

NK551

NK570

410

Red enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

70mm / 2 3/4''

411

Green enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

70mm / 2 3/4''

412

Blue enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

70mm / 2 3/4''

551

Green enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

76mm / 3 ''

552

Red enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

76mm / 3 ''

570

Blue enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

76mm / 3 ''

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

145

JE WELLERY

EA514

EA515 NK524

NK526

NK525

EA513

146

513

Red enamel and marcasite set post earrings

18mm / 1/2''

514

Green enamel and marcasite set post earrings

18mm / 1/2''

515

Blue enamel and marcasite set post earrings

18mm / 1/2''

524

Green enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁnish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

29mm / 1 1/8''

525

Red enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁnish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

29mm / 1 1/8''

526

Blue enamel and marcasite set pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ﬁnish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

29mm / 1 1/8''

JE WEL L ERY

NK505

NK504

NK503

BE416

BE418

BE417

416

Red enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

67mm / 2 5/8''

417

Green enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

67mm / 2 5/8''

418

Blue enamel and marcasite set hinged bangle

67mm / 2 5/8''

503

Red enamel and marcasite set pendant on antique ﬁ nish mesh chain

51mm / 2 ''

504

Green enamel and marcasite set pendant on antique ﬁ nish mesh chain

51mm / 2 ''

505

Blue enamel and marcasite set pendant on antique ﬁ nish mesh chain

51mm / 2 ''

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

147

JE WELLERY

NK510

148

NK509

NK511

509

Blue enamel and marcasite set hinged keepsake egg with sapphire set clasp on antique finish mesh chain

41mm / 1 5/8''

510

Red enamel and marcasite set hinged keepsake egg with garnet set clasp on antique finish mesh chain

41mm / 1 5/8''

511

Green enamel and marcasite set hinged keepsake egg with emerald set clasp on antique finish mesh chain

41mm / 1 5/8''

JE WEL L ERY

B395

PT49 6

NK542

PT690

NK515

395

Mother of pearl, onyx and crystal set striped heart brooch and pendant

EA563

29mm / 1 1/8''

35mm / 1 3/8''

563

Red enamel and marcasite set floating heart drop earrings

32mm / 1 1/4''

515

Red enamel and marcasite set ﬂoating heart pendant on 41c,m / 16" antique ﬁnish Prince of Wales chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

25mm / 1 ''

542

Marcasite and garnet set heart pendant on 41c,m / 16" antique finish belcher chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

38mm / 1 1/2''

49 6

Red crystal heart pendant

32mm / 1 1/4''

690

Mother of pearl and marcasite set heart in heart pendant on 41c,m / 16" antique ﬁnish Prince of Wales chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

41mm / 1 5/8''

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

149

JE WELLERY

EA552

BT525

150

NK535

EA596

525

Black enamel and marcasite set bamboo style bracelet with safety catch

197mm / 73/4''

552

Black enamel and marcasite set bamboo style half hoop post earrings

19mm / 3 /4''

596

Black enamel and marcasite set bamboo style drop earrings

44mm / 1 3/4''

535

Black enamel and marcasite set bamboo style pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

38mm / 1 1/2''

JE WEL L ERY

NK539

539

Black enamel and marcasite set bamboo style necklace with safety catch

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

457mm / 18 ''

ari norman co uk

151

JE WELLERY

EA551

EA566

NK540

152

NK536

BT526

526

Green enamel and marcasite set bamboo style bracelet with safety catch

197mm / 73/4''

551

Green enamel and marcasite set bamboo style half hoop post earrings

19mm / 3/4''

566

Green enamel and marcasite set bamboo style drop earrings

44mm / 1 3/4''

536

Green enamel and marcasite bamboo style pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

38mm / 1 1/2''

540

Green enamel and marcasite set bamboo style necklace with safety catch

457mm / 18''

EA553 JE WEL L ERY

EA565

BT513

NK541

NK527

513

Red enamel and marcasite set bamboo style bracelet with safety catch

197mm / 73/4''

553

Red enamel and marcasite set bamboo style half hoop post earrings

19mm / 3/ 4''

565

Red enamel and marcasite set bamboo style drop earrings

44mm / 1 3/ 4''

541

Red enamel and marcasite set bamboo style pendant on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

38mm / 1 1/ 2''

527

Red enamel and marcasite set bamboo style necklace with safety catch

457mm / 18''

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

153

JE WELLERY

EA290

B343

EA289

B345

B347

343

Onyx, marcasite, garnet, cultured pearl and emerald set Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch

64mm / 2 1/2''

345

Mother of pearl, marcasite, amethyst, cultured pearl and emerald set Art Nouveau cockerel brooch

64mm / 2 1/2''

73mm / 2 7/8''

347

Onyx, marcasite, cultured pearl and emerald set Art Nouveau scarab brooch

41mm / 1 5/8''

51mm / 2 ''

289

Onyx, marcasite, cultured pearl and emerald set Art Nouveau scarab post drop earrings

38mm / 1 /2''

290

Onyx, marcasite, cultured pearl and emerald set Art Nouveau dragonďŹ&#x201A;y post drop earrings

57mm / 2 1/4''

154

B635

JE WEL L ERY

B469

B603

BE428 BE420

B321

321

Art Nouveau lady set with crystals on black enamel semi-circle brooch

51mm / 2 '' 3

89mm / 3 1/2''

67mm / 2 5/8''

469

Dragonfly brooch

44mm / 1 /4''

603

Sandblasted and antique polished Art Nouveau lady with sun hat brooch and pendant

41mm / 1 5/8''

Blue enamel and marcasite set lady on onyx brooch and pendant

30mm / 1 /8''

420

Dragonfly bangle

64mm / 2 / 2''

428

"You and me" bead hook clasp bangle

67mm / 2 5/8''

635

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

60mm / 2 3/8''

ari norman co uk

155

JE WELLERY

EA526

B372

B375

B399

NK531 Green enamel, opal and marcasite set flower brooch

25mm / 1 ''

44mm / 1 3/4 ''

375

Purple enamel, amethyst, pearl and marcasite set floral brooch

32mm / 1 /4''

64mm / 2 1/2''

399

Marcasite set tulip brooch

70mm / 2 3/4''

526

Pearl and marcasite set floral post drop earrings

32mm / 1 /4''

531

Pearl and marcasite set ďŹ&#x201A;oral necklace on 41cm / 16" antique ďŹ nish belcher chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

248mm / 93/4''

372

156

B388

EA594 JE WEL L ERY

B553

B221

B219 B213

Green enamel and marcasite set lizard brooch

41mm / 1 5/8''

76mm / 3 ''

219

Pink enamel, amethyst and marcasite set butterfly brooch

38mm / 1 /2''

44mm / 1 3/4''

221

Green enamel and marcasite set frog brooch

44mm / 1 3/4''

222

Pale yellow and blue enamel and marcasite set dragonfly brooch

54mm / 2 1/8''

67mm / 2 5/8''

388

Mother of pearl, blue topaz and marcasite set dragonfly brooch

35mm / 1 /8''

57mm / 2 1/4''

552

Red, black, yellow and green enamel and marcasite set ladybird on leaf brooch and pendant

38mm / 1 1/2''

51mm / 2 ''

Green and yellow enamel and marcasite set butterfly brooch and pendant

38mm / 1 /2''

41mm / 1 5/8''

Red, black, yellow and green enamel and marcasite set ladybird on leaf drop earrings

29mm / 1 1/8''

213

B222

B552

553 594

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

157

JE WELLERY

B368

B382

EA300 B524

B225

B390 B393

225

Blue and green enamel and marcasite set butterfly brooch

44mm / 1 3/4''

54mm / 2 1/8''

382

Red enamel and marcasite set ladybird brooch

13mm / 1/2''

19mm / 3/4''

368

Red and green enamel with onyx and yellow topaz bee brooch

25mm / 1 ''

57mm / 2 1/4''

390

Pale yellow and blue enamel and marcasite set dragonfly brooch

64mm / 2 /2''

48mm / 1 7/8''

393

Navy blue enamel, opal, pearl and marcasite set dragonfly brooch

44mm / 1 3/4''

35mm / 1 3/8''

524

Blue enamel, clear and red crystal and marcasite set spider brooch

32mm / 1 1/4''

48mm / 1 7/8''

639

Crystal butterfly brooch

48mm / 1 7/8''

54mm / 2 1/8''

Red enamel and marcasite set ladybird drop earrings

32mm / 1 /4''

300

158

B639

B509

B507

JE WEL L ERY

B332

B641

B642

B465

B598

332

Marcasite and red crystal set flamingo brooch

60mm / 2 3/8''

32mm / 1 1/4''

465

Abalone shell and marcasite set owl brooch

38mm / 1 1/2''

507

Black and white enamel, red crystal and marcasite set penguin brooch

38mm / 1 /2''

19mm / 3/4''

509

Yellow and green enamel and marcasite set hummingbird brooch

51mm / 2 ''

70mm / 2 3/4''

598

Black and white enamel and marcasite set cat brooch

38mm / 1 1/2''

35mm / 1 3/8''

641

Crystal bat brooch

41mm / 1 5/8''

79mm / 3 1/8''

642

Purple enamel and marcasite set cat brooch

44mm / 1 3/4''

35mm / 1 3/8''

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

159

JE WELLERY

B389

B366

PT433

B224

B525

B333

224

Marcasite and garnet set pink enamel and ďŹ&#x201A; amingo brooch

98mm / 3 7/8''

38mm / 1 1/2''

309

Crystal set elephant head brooch

41mm / 1 5/8''

38mm / 1 1/2''

333

Marcasite and emerald set daschund dog brooch

22mm / 7/8''

48mm / 1 7/8''

334

Marcasite and emerald set frog brooch

25mm / 1 ''

35mm / 1 3/8''

366

Marcasite and garnet set red, blue and green enamel parrot brooch

41mm / 1 /8''

19mm / 3/4''

389

Green enamel and marcasite set swallow brooch

32mm / 1 1/4''

76mm / 3 ''

Black enamel, red and clear crystal and marcasite set cat brooch

44mm / 1 /4''

38mm / 1 1/2''

Moving teddy bear pendant on 51cm / 20" flat curb chain

38mm / 1 1/2''

525 433

160

B334

B309

B211

EA210

B638

Crystal and cultured pearl star brooch

29mm / 1 1/8''

Crystal and cultured pearl starburst brooch

38mm / 1 /2''

38mm / 1 1/2''

205

Crystal greek key design bangle with safety chain

64mm / 2 1/2''

13mm / 1/2''

210

Crystal greek key design clip earrings

19mm / 3/4''

Crystal and cultured pearl star post earrings

19mm / /4''

211 638

BT205

JE WEL L ERY

EA212

212

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

161

JE WELLERY

NK574

NK580 NK581

EA616

38mm / 1 1/2''

Floral design mother of pearl set drop earrings

38mm / 1 /2''

618

Mackintosh style french drop earrings

38mm / 1 /2''

619

Mackintosh style french drop earrings

19mm / 3/4''

574

Floral design red and green enamel mother of pearl set pendant on 46cm / 18" trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

35mm / 1 /8''

32mm / 1 1/4''

580

Two tone gold plated and silver ďŹ&#x201A;oral design mother of pearl set pendant on 46cm / 18" trace chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

44mm / 1 3/4''

25mm / 1 ''

581

Mackintosh style pendant on 46cm / 18" flat curb chain

38mm / 1 /2''

582

Mackintosh style pendant on 46cm / 18" flat curb chain

19mm / 3/4''

617

EA618

EA617

Two tone gold plated and silver floral design mother of pearl set drop earrings

616

162

NK582

1 1

EA619

JE WEL L ERY

BT563

NK576

NK577

NK575 EA612

EA611

EA614

563

Bracelet with swirl design set with cubic zirconia

184mm / 71/4''

611

Citrine and cubic zirconia set swirl design drop earrings

32mm / 1 1/4''

612

Two tone gold plated and silver set with cubic zirconia spiral design post drop earrings

32mm / 1 1/4''

614

Two tone gold plated and silver set with cubic zirconia droplet design post drop earrings

32mm / 1 1/4''

575

Citrine and cubic zirconia set swirl design pendant on 46cm / 18" flat curb chain

38mm / 1 1/2''

576

Two tone gold plated and silver set with cubic zirconia spiral design pendant on 46cm / 18" trace chain

41mm / 1 5/8''

577

Two tone gold plated and silver set with cubic zirconia droplet design pendant on chain 46cm / 18" trace chain

41mm / 1 5/8''

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

163

JE WELLERY

EA597

B323

PT49 3

EA104

BE423

307

Black enamel and crystal Art Deco semi-circles brooch and pendant

32mm / 11/4''

35mm / 13/8''

323

Black enamel and crystal Art Deco triangular brooch and pendant

51mm / 2''

25mm / 1''

423

Woven hatch design cuff bangle

64mm / 2 /2''

48mm / 1 7/8''

104

Crystal and onyx set black enamel Art Deco post drop earrings

48mm / 17/8''

597

Woven hatch design teardrop earrings

60mm / 2 /8''

49 3

Woven hatch design pendant on 56cm / 22" antique ďŹ nish Prince of Wales chain

51mm / 2''

164

B307

EA221

EA607 BT206 JE WEL L ERY

B508

EA208

B319

B625

B308

B320

308

Art Deco lady walking a Scottie dog set with crystals brooch

48mm / 1 7/8''

19mm / 3/4''

319

Onyx, green agate and marcasite set oval brooch

41mm / 1 5/8''

57mm / 2 1/4''

320

Onyx, green agate and marcasite set brooch

64mm / 2 1/2''

22mm / 7/8''

508

Red and black enamel marcasite set Art Deco lady walking dog brooch

51mm / 2 ''

38mm / 1 1/2''

Pink, blue and black enamel marcasite set lady walking dog brooch

44mm / 1 /4''

44mm / 1 3/4''

206

Onyx, green agate and marcasite set bracelet with safety catch

200mm / 8''

208

Onyx, green agate and marcasite set drop post earrings

76mm / 3 ''

221

Black spinel, green agate and marcasite set drop post earrings

44mm / 1 /4''

607

Marcasite set snake on hoop post earring

29mm / 11/8''

625

44 020 8900 0700 E in o ari norman co uk

ari norman co uk

165

JE WELLERY

B326 EA606

NK224

B325

EA286

325

Mother of pearl, amethyst, emerald, marcasite and crystal set panther brooch

76mm / 3 ''

44mm / 1 3/4''

326

Mother of pearl, marcasite and emerald set panther brooch

54mm / 2 1/8''

51mm / 2 ''

Mother of pearl, marcasite and emerald set panther post earrings with safety clip

29mm / 1 /8''

606

Marcasite set panther head hoop post earring

29mm / 1 /8''

224

Mother of pearl, marcasite and emerald set panther pendant on 41cm / 16" antique belcher chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

29mm / 1 1/8''

286

166

1 1

JE WEL L ERY

EA296

B361

B353

NK225

B330

327

Onyx, marcasite, pearl and emerald set panther brooch with clear natural rock mineral crystal drop

92mm / 3 5/8''

44mm / 1 3/4''

330

Onyx, marcasite and emerald set twin headed panther brooch with clear natural rock mineral crystal drop

67mm / 2 5/8''

29mm / 1 1/8''

353

Green agate, marcasite and emerald set panther brooch with cultured pearl drop

76mm / 3 ''

32mm / 1 1/4''

361

Onyx, marcasite and emerald set panther brooch

54mm / 2 1/8''

51mm / 2 ''

Onyx, marcasite and emerald set panther post earrings with safety clip

29mm / 1 /8''

296

Green agate, marcasite and emerald set panther post earrings with safety clip

29mm / 1 /8''

225

Onyx, marcasite and emerald set panther pendant on 41cm / 16" antique belcher chain with 5cm / 2" adjuster

29mm / 1 1/8''

295

B327

EA295

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JE WELLERY

B439

B640

B404

B436

B440

B415

PT404

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Riding crop brooch

60mm / 23/8''

Trotting horse brooch

19mm / /4''

25mm / 1 ''

Jockey on horse brooch

25mm / 1 ''

41mm / 1 5/8''

439

Riding crop and horse head brooch

38mm / 1 /2''

440

Galloping horse brooch

25mm / 1 ''

44mm / 1 3/4''

640

Galloping horses brooch

22mm / 7/8''

44mm / 1 3/4''

431

Galloping horses bangle

19mm / 3/4''

64mm / 2 1/2''

404

Lucky horseshoe pendant on 46cm / 18" ďŹ&#x201A; at curb chain

32mm / 1 1/4''

415 436

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BE431

JE WEL L ERY

B623

B620

B619

PT279

PT280

Crystal and amethyst set stirrup and crop brooch

32mm / 1 1/4''

38mm / 11/2''

620

Crystal set horse head brooch

32mm / 1 /4''

25mm / 1 ''

623

Crystal and amethyst set horse and carriage brooch

25mm / 1 ''

51mm / 2 ''

Crystal and amethyst set riding boot and crop brooch

19mm / /4''

38mm / 11/2''

Crystal set riding saddle pendant on 46cm / 18" antique ďŹ nish Prince of Wales chain

19mm / 3/4''

Crystal and amethyst set riding boot and crop pendant on 51cm / 20" antique ďŹ nish Prince of Wales chain

38mm / 1 /2''

619

624

B624

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ILVER WITH EMOTION In addition to making classical and traditional pieces of silver, we enjoy designing products that evoke emotion.

he Ari D. Norman philosophy is that all challenges can be faced successfully with the magic of smiles and laughter and we create items which do just that. One such piece is a pillbox which has become known to many of our clients as the Mamma and Papa pillbox which features a squirrel symbolising my mother and a hippo symbolising my father sitting on a seesaw - there is even a story attached to this creation...

“The Hippo and Squirrel happily sit on opposite ends of a seesaw and near them is a large freshly baked cake. The hungry Hippo eyes the delicious cake, wondering how he can be allowed to have a piece. He looks across at his wife the Squirrel, sitting happily at the other end of the seesaw and an expression of cunning brieﬂy crosses his face. "Here darling, have a piece, you know you like it". The smiling Squirrel eagerly takes a slice of

cake offered by her husband, which she eats very quickly. Suddenly she ﬁnds her end of the seesaw has come down with a bump! Naturally being a polite and sensitive animal the Squirrel immediately offers her husband the Hippo a large slice of cake in return, which he accepts with a smile on his face. He eats the cake joyously and then his end of the seesaw hits the ground with a bump! The happy Hippo immediately starts to think of how to get some more cake. Have another piece darling, it really is good!". The Squirrel is once again tempted and finds herself hitting the ground with a bump! Needless to say, pieces of cake are exchanged throughout the night with accompanying bumps! When the sun rises, the seesaw is at rest, only the crumbs remain and the happy Hippo and the smiling Squirrel are contentedly asleep in each other's arms’.”

The Mama and Papa Pillbox

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TRINKET BOX RING BOXES JEWELLERY BOX GENTS NIGHT BOX

BOX ES

GT2262

2262

172

Mahogany finish trinket keepsake box with plain silver top and blue velvet interior

152mm / 6 "

114mm / 4 1/2''

51mm / 2 ''

BOX ES

PB523

PB398

PB536

Oval hinged single ring box with embossed Victorian pattern and velvet interior

54mm / 2 1/8''

29mm / 1 1/8''

25mm / 1 ''

523

High polished hinged single ring box with blue velvet interior

48mm / 1 /8''

38mm / 1 /2''

32mm / 1 1/4''

536

Victorian engraved heart shaped hinged double ring box with blue velvet interior

54mm / 2 1/8''

25mm / 1 ''

398

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BOX ES

GT2101

2101

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Mahogany jewellery box with lift out trays

270mm / 10 5/8''

200mm / 8 ''

146mm / 5 3/4''

BOX ES

GT2102

2102

Karelian gents accessory box with lift out trays

302mm / 11 7/8''

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232mm / 91/8''

95mm / 3 3/4''

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HE ROAD TO CHINA STARTS WITH THE FIRST STE hen my Father noticed my youthful impatience,

at night in their hotel rooms. Whilst in Frankfurt,

combined with my bursting energy, he used to

we could not afford hotels and we slept in the car

caution me with this proverb:

"The road to china starts with the ﬁrst step"

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near the main train station, which had washroom facilities open all night. Nor could we afford the price of the costly daily entrance ticket to the

Now in heaven, he must be smiling as our brand is

exhibition. Every day, we went to a different

embraced globally with the wealthiest and most

entrance and with many gesticulations and

inﬂuential citizens of Hong Kong and mainland

waving of our British Passports, we claimed to

China not only buying our brand but collecting it!

be British VIP Delegates, until we gained access

Our ﬁrst step to securing an export market was

without any payment.

to pack a bag of samples, take the ferry from Dover

Today, some 35 years later, we take a private suite

and drive to the mighty Frankfurt Exhibition where

in the luxury hotel connected to the Frankfurt

my father and I would walk up and down the aisles,

Exhibition and exhibit on a “By Invitation Only” basis.

trying to ﬁnd suitable exhibitors as potential clients.

My father was right, the road to any goal is long

Believe it or not, these Herculean efforts were fruitful

and made up of many steps and one important

and we did actually write orders during the exhibition

thing I have learned, is that one should enjoy the

hours on other people’s stands and in some cases

journey and not only focus on the destination.

Working hard and playing hard with my sales assistant Pina and good friends Jeff and Yorky of the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, my home away from home for the last 25 years!

Article in Mandarin promoting our brand in Hong Kong and mainland China

TEA TIME TABLE ACCESSORIES TOOTHPICKS BARWARE VIP DRINK SETS

DINING

GT338

178

338

Victorian style bonbon dish

149mm / 5 7/8''

532

Victorian sugar or treacle spoon

127mm / 5 ''

992

Jockey cap tea caddy spoon

57mm / 2 1/4''

95mm / 3 3/4''

38mm / 1 1/2''

GT532

GT992

DINING

BOX181

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Queen Anne style 3 piece teaset

298mm / 113/4''

175mm / 67/8''

130mm / 5 1/8''

89mm / 3 1/ 2''

149mm / 5 7/8''

70mm / 2 3/4''

tea

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DINING

GT507

GT479

GT477

GT522

GT191

BOX103

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Set of 5 different Victorian salt or mustard spoons

Victorian salt or mustard spoon with Art Nouveau design

64mm / 2 /2''

Victorian salt or mustard spoon with Art Nouveau design

48mm / 1 /8''

479

Victorian salt or mustard spoon with Art Nouveau design

54mm / 2 /8''

507

Victorian salt or mustard spoon with Victorian design

51mm / 2 ''

522

Victorian salt or mustard spoon with Victorian design

51mm / 2 ''

191 477

2267

Silver covered acrylic peugeot salt grinder

102mm / 4''

2268

Silver covered acrylic peugeot with gold plated top pepper grinder

102mm / 4''

54mm / 2 1/8'' 54mm / 2 1/8''

GT2267

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GT2268

DINING

GT763

BOX91

GT764

GT2265

Boxed set comprising of 2 pairs of chopsticks and 2 chopstick rests

763

Pair of silver and wooden chopsticks

251mm / 9 /8''

764

Silver chopstick rest

51mm / 2 ''

13mm / 1/2''

2265

Acrylic peugeot salt grinder with silver band around base

102mm / 4 ''

54mm / 21/8''

2266

Acrylic peugeot pepper grinder with gold plated top and silver band around base

102mm / 4 ''

54mm / 21/8''

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DINING

GT1056 GT757

GT148

GT473 ma er er i

GT439 GT678

Retractable engine turned toothpick with bone pick

1056

182

Retractable engine turned toothpick with silver pick

Drop action engine turned toothpick with silver pick

ma er er i

a ai a e a

Set of 2 plain oval napkin rings (GT172 x 2)

Set of 2 plain round napkin rings (GT473 x 2)

Set of 4 plain oval napkin rings (GT172 x 4)

Set of 4 round oval napkin rings (GT473 x 4)

Plain large oval napkin ring

57mm / 21/4''

41mm / 1 5/8''

Plain large round napkin ring

19mm / /4''

44mm / 1 /4''

678

Plain toothpick holder

25mm / 1 ''

13mm / /2''

73mm / 2 7/8''

757

Embossed napkin clip holder

432mm / 17''

64mm / 2 1/2''

2269

Plain oval medium napkin ring

83mm / 3 /4''

2270

Plain round medium napkin ring

51mm / 2 ''

172

76mm / 3 ''

473

48mm / 1 7/8''

ed e

439

GT172

67 148

a ai a e a

19mm / 3/4''

70mm / 2 3/4''

48mm / 1 /8''

13mm / /2''

16mm / 5/8''

38mm / 1 1/2''

DINING

GT816

GT605 BOX166 29

Pair of lovers crystal candlesticks with silver mounts

98mm / 3 /8''

Plain round place card holder

25mm / 1 ''

32mm / 1 1/4''

816

Large mahogany wood and silver candle snuffer

292mm / 11 /2''

2029

Rose table setting gift, ideal for enrgaving guest and event details

64mm / 2 1/2''

166 605

GT2029

Set of 6 place card holders

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DINING

GT634

GT633

184

633

Small gallery coaster with mahogany wood

44mm / 1 3/4''

92mm / 3 5/8''

634

Large gallery coaster with mahogany wood

44mm / 1 3/4''

121mm / 4 3/4''

DINING

GT829

GT828 828

Small plain coaster with mahogany wood

32mm / 1 1/4''

98mm / 3 7/8''

829

Large plain coaster with mahogany wood

32mm / 1 1/4''

130mm / 51/8''

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DINING

GT815

186

GT710

710

Wine bottle drip collar with red felt lining

16mm / 5/8''

44mm / 1 3/4''

815

Wine bottle cork and pourer with beaded edging

57mm / 21/4''

38mm / 1 1/2''

DINING

GT2239

GT2236

GT2126

2126

Beer glass with mounted silver base

140mm / 5 1/2''

48cl / 16 fl/oz

2236

Glass jug with mounted silver base

254mm / 10''

102cl / 34 ďŹ&#x201A; /oz

Juice glass with mounted silver base

156mm / 6 /8''

36cl / 12 fl/oz

2239

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DINING

GT2245

GT2113

2112 2113 2114

GT2112

Glass tumbler with mounted silver base

102mm / 4 ''

27cl / 9 fl/oz

Small shot glass with mounted silver base

70mm / 2 /4''

3.6cl / 1.2 ﬂ/oz

Double drinks measure with gold plated interior

108mm / 4 /4''

i d

2245

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Tall shot glass with mounted silver base

108mm / 4 1/4''

e mea

2.4cl / 0.8 ﬂ/oz

e mea

4.8cl / 1.6 ﬂ/oz 5.4cl / 1.8 ﬂ/oz

GT2114

DINING

GT1046

GT2257

1046

Plain silver Mint Julep cup, gilded inside

95mm / 3 3/4''

31cl / 10 ďŹ&#x201A;/oz

2257

Small silver embossed drinking cup, gilded inside

73mm / 2 7/8''

15cl / 5 fl/oz

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DINING

DEC18 DEC17

Plain crystal ships decanter with silver mounted collar

279mm / 11 ''

75cl / 25 fl/oz

C17

Round decanter with silver mounted collar

267mm / 10 /2''

66cl / 22 fl/oz

C18

Plain crystal decanter with silver mounted collar

222mm / 8 3/4''

75cl / 25 fl/oz

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DEC2

DINING

BOX167

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Pair of lovers crystal decanters with silver mounted collar

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267mm / 101/2''

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DINING

DEC10

DEC20

C4 C10 C20

192

Linear cut crystal wine decanter with mounted silver collar

318mm / 121/2''

75cl / 25 ďŹ&#x201A;/oz

Cut crystal small spirit decanter with mounted silver collar

191mm / 7 /2''

24cl / 8 fl/oz

Plain small crystal decanter with mounted silver collar

140mm / 5 /2''

15cl / 5 fl/oz

1 1

DEC4

DINING

DEC3 DEC16

DEC12

Plain crystal spirit decanter with mounted collar

267mm / 10 1/2'' 66cl / 22 fl/oz

C12

Large crystal pyramid decanter with mounted collar and stopper

311mm / 12 1/4'' 75cl / 25 fl/oz

C16

Small crystal pyramid decanter with mounted collar and stopper

248mm / 93/4''

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DINING

GT2044

194

942

Mahogany tantalus with silver mounts and plain decanter

203mm / 8 ''

152mm / 6 ''

2044

Plain decanter label with ribbon and reed edging

44mm / 1 3/4''

29mm / 1 1/8''

381mm / 15 ''

GT942

DINING

GT1074

GT1057

27 1057

BOX27

1074

Pair of sterling silver champagne ďŹ&#x201A; utes, gilded inside

298mm / 113/4''

15cl / 5 fl/oz

Champagne bottle shape swizzle stick

60mm / 2 /8''

124mm / 4 /8''

76mm / 3 ''

105mm / 4 /8''

Slide action swizzle stick with clip

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DINING

GT2081

2081

VIP drinks set housed in a Burr wood lockable drinks cabinet comprising of: S

o g ou

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273mm / 10 3/4''

184mm / 7 1/4''

95mm / 3 3/4''

DINING

GT2230

2230

VIP drinks set housed in a Maple Leaf wood lockable drinks cabinet comprising of:

nc S

c n

oun

222mm / 8 3/4''

x 162mm / 6 3/8''

162mm / 6 3/8''

o g

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DINING

GT2122

2122

VIP drinks set housed in a Maple Leaf wood lockable drinks cabinet comprising of:

p u

o g

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c n

343mm / 13 1/2'' x

200mm / 8 ''

298mm / 11 3/4''

DINING

GT2080

2080

VIP drinks set housed in a Burr wood lockable drinks cabinet comprising of:

371mm / 14 5/8''

251mm / 97/8''

292mm / 11 1/2''

c n u

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I O-E kiyo-e is a Japanese term which literally translates as “pictures of the floating world”. This term refers to a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings produced between the 17th and 20th centuries. The contemporary novelist Asai Ryoi defines the concept of the floating world in his book “Tales of the Floating World” thus: “

Living only for the moment, turning our full

attention to the pleasures of the moon, the snow, the cherry blossoms and the maple leaves; singing songs, drinking

Original Ukiyo-e - The great wave at Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai circa 1830

wine, diverting ourselves in just ﬂoating, ﬂoating;

refusing

to be disheartened like a gourd floating along with the river current: this is what we called the floating world ” Japan was isolated from the West from 1624 to the 1860’s after which a sustained period of trading began and Japanese art for the first time in centuries became available to the outside world. Having made numerous trips to Japan visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe and Hiroshima, I have always been profoundly struck by the courtesy and correctness of behaviour of the Japanese, their stoicism in the face of adversity and their

A cover of Harper’s Bazaar, Sleeping Beauty by Erte illustrating the inﬂuence of Ukiyo-e

haunting peacefulness, which we in the West can rarely achieve, appreciate or understand. I became fascinated with Japanese art and in particular Ukiyo-e prints and paintings

A chatelaine by Alexis Falize, very much in the style of Ukiyo-e. Circa 1869

which indeed do seem to take one to another tranquil world. Therefore, when I started researching in more depth the catalysts at work on western jewellery design in the 19th century, I was not surprised to learn that indeed Ukiyo-e was a strong direct inﬂuence on the great designers of the Art Nouveau movement.

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Original Ukiyo-e - Mount Fuji in Clear Weather. Often also known as Red Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai circa 1830

DRESSING TABLE SET PERFUME BOTTLES MIRRORS

CL ASSIC VA NIT Y

GT2015

GT2014

GT2024

BOX157 157 2014 2015 2024

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3 piece vanity set in a mahogany presentation box

283mm / 111/8''

Plain silver brush

229mm / 9 ''

76mm / 3"

Silver mounted comb

171mm / 6 /4''

29mm / 1 /8''

Plain silver mirror

238mm / 9 /8''

235mm / 5 ''

79mm / 3 1/8''

CL ASSIC VA NIT Y

PT412

PT438

GT141 GT486

GT404

GT558

Silver lace design perfume spray atomiser supplied with funnel (GT404)

76mm / 3 ''

0.6cl / 0.2fl/oz

Perfume bottle funnel

32mm / 1 /4''

436

Silver lace design perfume bottle supplied with funnel (GT404)

41mm / 1 /8''

0.3cl / 0.1fl/oz

452

Shell design perfume bottle supplied with funnel (GT404)

44mm / 13 /4''

0.3cl / 0.1fl/oz

Silver lace design pump atomiser supplied with funnel (GT404)

86mm / 3 /8''

7.5cl / 2.5fl/oz

Silver lace design perfume bottle supplied with funnel (GT404)

48mm / 1 /8''

0.6cl / 0.2fl/oz

Heart shape perfume bottle on 66cm / 26" chain supplied with funnel (GT404)

38mm / 1 /2''

0.3cl / 0.1fl/oz

Rope design perfume bottle on 66cm / 26" chain supplied with funnel (GT404)

44mm / 1 /4''

0.3cl / 0.1fl/oz

141 404

558 486 412

GT452

GT436

438

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GT159

MIR409

MIR408

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Miniature mirror pendant with embossed Victorian pattern

32mm / 1 1/4''

76mm / 3 ''

456

Embossed Victorian pattern compact mirror

13mm / /2''

48mm / 17/8''

mirr r i e

152mm / 6 ''

203mm / 8 ''

mirr r i e

89mm / 3 /2''

M R408 M R409

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GT456

Embossed Victorian table mirror with velvet back Embossed Victorian table mirror with velvet back

CL ASSIC VA NIT Y

MIR411

MIR410

M R410

Art Deco pattern table mirror with wood back. Stands vertically or horizontally

mirr r i e

203mm / 8 ''

254mm / 10 ''

M R411

Egg and bead pattern table mirror with velvet back. Stands vertically or horizontally

mirr r i e

152mm / 6 ''

203mm / 8 ''

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ICTORIAN ERA (183 Victorian lorgnette late 1800’s

Lorgnette by Ari D Norman 1979

1901)

was ﬁrst introduced to the Victorian era through my childhood stamp collecting and one of the "must have" stamps, of the time was the Penny Black postage stamp which in fact was the ﬁrst adhesive stamp. In searching for his illusive prize I would freuquent markets with my mother and during my search I kept coming across these curious Victorian trinkets made of silver. Many of them I could not imagine their purpose so I kept asking and learning. The more I learnt the more involved I became with the wonderful world of audacious functionality that is Victoriana with a special interest in the care in detail to so many of these era's pieces. In truth I developed a fascination with pillboxes, perfume bottles and lorgnettes and it still surprises my sons when they see how excited I get when I handle such pieces!

Real tiger claw brooch. Tifanny & Co. Circa 1885

The Victorian decorative art period reflects the eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles combining the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the Middle East and Asia in furniture, fittings, interior, personal accessories and jewellery. The Victorian era marked the period of expansionist imperialism during which Britain established an enormous empire spanning the four corners of the earth from which a wealth of cultural influences permeated British society. Victorian design indulged in excess of ornamentation from which the romantic Art Nouveau style emerged. As Britain moved into the early Victorian period fine silver jewellery became popular. At the time most pieces of jewellery were handmade and silver was the ideal precious metal for setting stones because of its malleability and bright white colour. During this period many gemstones including round rose cut diamonds were set in silver together with popular coloured gemstones including deeper shades of amethyst, golden topaz, garnet and shell cameos.

1840 Penny Black The ﬁrst adhesive postage stamp

Victorian sapphire and diamond earrings Circa 1850

Victorian style earrings by Ari D Norman, 1978

By the middle of the Victorian era the industrial revolution was developing rapidly and the ﬁne handcrafted designs of silver jewellery changed to include manufactured pieces and by 1852 a method for cutting and stamping out silver settings was developed allowing jewellery to be made rapidly and inexpensively.

Examples of reproduction Ari D. Norman Victoriana

Mourning charm worn by Queen Victoria 1862

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When King Albert died in 1861, Queen Victoria went into mourning for her beloved husband and wore only black until her death in 1901. As a figurehead for the nation, Queen Victoria greatly influenced fashion and a new style of jewellery emerged using blackened oxidised silver set with dark stones such as black onyx amethyst, this style became known as silver mourning jewellery. As a direct result of mourning jewellery, designs with an air of sentimentality became popular and wearing silver lockets and engraved or monogramed jewellery commemorating those lost but not forgotten became common in the jewellery world. By the late Victorian period this trend evolved into silver charm bracelets which became popular, bringing with them a more playful side to jewellery with styles, flowers, hearts and anchor shapes becoming particularly in demand.

During this era silver photo frames became very popular and were seen as part of the interior design revolution Victorian cufﬂinks for decorating the dining rooms and lounges in the houses of the middle and upper class families. Small personal circa 1880 accessories made of silver also became extremely popular as class status symbols including pillboxes, perfume bottle, pincushions, cufﬂinks, bookmarks and much more.

SEWING ACCESSORIES

SE WING

GT104

GT913

PB434 GT135

GT491

BOX 44

60mm / 23/8''

Victorian style sewing scissors

114mm / 4 /2''

Victorian pattern sewing set with needle case and thread wheel

44mm / 1 /4''

22mm / /8''

Push button tape measure in cm and inches

13mm / /2''

51mm / 2 ''

32mm / 1 /4''

Victorian thimble

22mm / /8''

135

Victorian needle case

550 913 434

16mm / /8''

104 491

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Victorian 3 piece sewing set with needle case, timble and scissors

Rectangular hinged sewing machine needlecase

32mm / 1 1/4''

GT550

GT173

GT2274

GT104

GT487

GT2259

GT212

GT488

GT265

GT489

GT2275

GT403

GT213

GT465

GT438

SE WING

GT854

GT2273

GT2263

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Victorian thimble

22mm / 7/8''

16mm / 5/8''

173

Turtle pincushion

32mm / 1 1/4'' x

19mm / 3/4''

212

Marcasite and garnet set bird thimble

22mm / 7/8''

19mm / 3/4''

213

Marcasite set fleur de lys thimble

19mm / /4''

19mm / 3/4''

265

Onyx and crystal set ďŹ ligree thimble

22mm / 7/8''

16mm / 5/8''

403

Chick pincushion

22mm / 7/8''

25mm / 1 ''

438

Pig pincushion

32mm / 1 /4''

22mm / 7/8''

465

Plain thimble

22mm / 7/8''

16mm / 5/8''

487

Butterfly thimble

22mm / /8''

16mm / 5/8''

488

Owl thimble

25mm / 1 ''

16mm / 5/8''

489

Cat thimble

22mm / 7/8''

16mm / 5/8''

854

Rabbit pincushion

29mm / 11/8''

25mm / 1 ''

2259

Pheasant pincushion

48mm / 1 /8''

19mm / 3/4''

2263

Meerkat pincushion

42mm / 15/8''

2273

Marcasite and garnet set snake pincushion

44mm / 13/4''

25mm / 1 ''

2274

Marcasite and garnet set alligator pincushion

44mm / 1 /4''

25mm / 1 ''

2275

Marcasite set ladies' shoe pincushion

32mm / 11/4''

22mm / 7/8''

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DUCHESS OF

INDSOR (1869-1986)

n American oman, divorced t ice ho became a part of the establishment and took British society by storm, rising straight to the top by marrying the ing of ngland, causing a constitutional crisis ultimately resulting in his abdication. To me this as no ordinary oman I recogni ed her strong ill and ability to say the right thing at the right time to the right person. he as indeed a kindred independent spirit bucking trends and making waves; and then there as her e quisite and fashionable taste in e ellery

Magnifying glass pendant made from silver set with marcasite with ruby set eye. Part of the Ari D. Norman Windsor collection circa 1982

Part of the Duchess of Windsor collection designed by Jeanne Toussaint in the 1950’s

F irst cat design made for the Duchess in 1949 by Jeanne Toussaint

The exquisite 1940 Cartier Flamingo brooch

Bookmark made from silver set with marcasite with emerald set eye. Part of the Ari D. Norman Windsor collection circa 1982

Upon her death in 1986, there were various articles written celebrating both her life and her collection of ﬁne e ellery. ince the

uchess as a leading socialite, the ma or e ellery design houses such

as Cartier strived to create outstanding original e els for her. o in truth my interest in her collection became more focused as I sa a commercial opportunity and decided to emulate her e ellery collection. Instead of diamonds, gold and platinum I wanted to design a collection using silver and semi-precious stones so that it as not ust limited to the most afﬂuent members of society. I embarked on my research and I discovered ust ho incredible her collection truly as Brooch made from silver set with amethyst, marcasite, quartz crystal, mother of pearl with emerald set eye. Part of the Ari D. Norman Windsor collection circa 1982

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ne such piece is the 19 0 Cartier lamingo

brooch, which is one of the most celebrated bird ornaments in the history of e ellery design. Another outstanding piece which has gained great fame is a brooch with a panther perched on a cabochon sapphire ball also made by Cartier, hich as indeed the ﬁrst cat made for the uchess in 19 9 designed by eanne Toussaint.My admiration for the uchess of of the Ari

orman uchess of

indsor e ellery collection inspired the creation

indsor Collection, hich reﬂects the original elegance and richness

but at the same time is affordable.

Brooch made from silver set with marcasite, and mother of pearl with emerald set eye. Part of the Ari D. Norman Windsor collection circa 1982

WOODEN BACK PHOTO FRAMES VELVET BACK PHOTO FRAMES MINIATURE PHOTO FRAMES PHOTO BOXES

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...Reunion of friends from Habonim outh Movement Left to right ehuda, eff, Cyril, Ari, ake,Beryl, StefďŹ , Bonnie, Steve, udy, Ron, ena

...Arriving at the docks of Monrovia 1956 Liberia

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... My parents in Trafalgar Square Heavy ribbon and reed pattern wooden back photo frame

... My sister Ruth celebrating her

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... Sylvie and my brother-in-law urek Kat Shell and bead pattern wooden back photo frame

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...The 3 boys and Delilah at Lee s Bar Mit vah

...My sister Diane Abbe receiving her long term service award from Aylestone secondary school Plain velvet back photo frame

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...Sister Sylvie s wedding day

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...Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award kiss for my mum

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...Enjoying the Camelot show in Las Vegas with my two sons

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...Our faithful Labrador, Delilah

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...Our Italian team - Andrea and Marcello

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...Lucky trunk up in Thailand FR637

...Exhibiting in Tokyo with our good friend and apanese distributor Matt Matsumura-San

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...Exhibiting in Atlanta with our good friend and US distributor at the time â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sir David Lawâ&#x20AC;?

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Lieb

Sidney

Ari

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Adam

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...Canoeing in the Orkney Isles

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Apres Exhibition in Frankfurt

My father s favourite pet, the pigmy hippopotamus

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My mum and dad enjoying life!

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...My mum with lifelong family friend "Aunty Lil"

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Sampson my Great Dane

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...Sake and chopsticks with my sales assistant Cathy

...Enjoying the wonders of the sea in the Orkney Isles

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...Lee, Adam, Ari, Esther, Jackie and Lin in Jerusalem

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IT IS ETTER TO E A FLE

I LE SA LIN

THAN A MI HT OA

strong wind blew. The sapling was blowing every which way in the wind, backwards, forwards and sideways. The oak just stood there and after some time there was a mighty crack and the oak crashed to the ground. The storm went away and the sun shone on the field and there was the sapling, with its face happily smiling towards the sun and on the ground lay the destroyed mighty oak. Learn to be fle ible my father counselled, do not be so rigid, be fle ible among men and you ill survive.

y father often referred to his take on Aesop’s fable The ak and The eed and over the course of my life, I have itnessed and e perienced the isdom contained in the moral of this story. My father recounted this tale thus

There was a young sapling growing in the shade of a mighty oak. The oak didn’ t let the sapling have any sunlight and also deprived it of water. The sapling beseeched the oak, let me have some sunshine and drink some water, to which the oak replied in a deep gruff voice, I came to this field first, I am bigger than you and the answer is no. Then one day a mighty storm, lasting several hours, came to the field. The rain was pouring down, the sky was filled with thunder, lightning was flashing and a

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In the early days of Ari . orman, e ere not accepted to e hibit in the prestigious oyal Lancaster otel e ellery e hibition, but e anted to sho our collection someho . Bravely we rented two rooms in a dubious boarding house facing the oyal Lancaster otel. e put together a 5 foot long 3 foot ide sign proudly proclaiming Me ican ilver and hung it outside, right across the front of the boarding house. espite complaints from the manager of the oyal Lancaster e hibition, e did not remove our banner. ot many people visited us, even though my father valiantly tried to convince visitors from across the road to come and see hat e had to offer. ne morning a very tall young man came in and started looking at our products and asking

questions. or some ten minutes, hilst he as to ered over by the young man, my father simply and politely responded. uddenly, my father looked up and said I kno ho you are and he named a director of a very successful company that specialised in marketing Me ican ilver ho did have a stand at the oyal Lancaster. ith a blushing face the tall man rapidly ithdre hilst muttering e cuses. ubsequently this company aggressively tried to put me out of business by visting the orkshops I orked ith in Ta co and tried unsuccessfully to convince them to stop supplying me three years later this company failed and e ere allocated a booth in the oyal Lancaster the tall oak failed and the sapling survived

CLEANING MATERIALS

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With the passage of time sterling silver articles which are worn or handled fre uently develop a warm look with a friendly feel. This is called the patina which is produced by oxidation of the metal. The beauty of sterling silver is that it can be considered as a living material which matures with age as the tactile patina develops. The patina is created by the natural property of silver to tarnish and get darker as a coating of oxidation covers the meta surface when exposed to light and moisture. Tarnishing can be prevented by cleaning the article regularly with a silver polishing cloth made of soft material impregnated with chemicals. If a silver product has been left for a long time and deep tarnishing has occurred then this can be removed by using either silver dip li uid or silver polish wadding.

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AU RE

EARDSLE

(18 2-1898)

Artwork for "The Black Cat" a short novel by Edgar Allen Poe

Beardsley’s The Platonic Lament from his programme for Salome

he more I researched the Belle Epoque era of Art Nouveau the more intriguing it became. I discovered that many of the key designers of the era, collaborated with one another and very often Sarah Bernhardt’s name cropped up linking them all together. Beardsley was one of the most controversial authors and illustrators that England had to offer at that time. His drawings in black, influenced by the style of Japanese woodcuts known as Ukiyo-e, depicted the erotic, decadent and grotesque, which became the main attributes of his later work. A leading ﬁgure in the Aesthestic Movement, which included such luminaries as Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler. Beardsley collaborated with and provided drawings for Oscar Wilde’s play Salome, which premiered in Paris in 1896, starring the famed Sarah Bernhardt. Beardsley was a significant contributor to the devleopment of the Art Nouveau style and the Poster Movement prior to his early demise at the age of 26 from tuberculosis.

The Savoy, No 1, London, 189 . Front cover design by Aubrey Beardsley

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Beardsley s cover from the programme for Salome

Beardsley's Isolde

Beardsley’s The Peacock Skirt from his programme for Salome

POINT OF SALE MATERIALS ENGRAVING AND PERSONALISATION

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To support the sales of the Ari D. Norman brand, in addition to the standard provision of gift boxes and certiďŹ cate cards, we also offer gift wrapping materials, display aids, and other point of sale items to approved stockists.

For full details of the terms of conditions and benefits of becoming an authorized stockist please call 44 (0) 208 900 0700 or e-mail sales aridnorman.co.uk.

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Ari D. Norman offers a comprehensive engraving service including hand engraved monograms, machine engraved personal messages and laser engraved company logos.

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Engraving by hand is an ancient art and until the twentieth century was the only form of personalising or producing a design on a metal surface. Hand engraving is time consuming and can only be carried out by skilled craftsmen. Machine n ra in The introduction of a manual engraving machine called a pantograph allowed anyone to be quickly trained and be able to engrave without years of training required to become a skilled hand engraver. With the advent of the computer more sophisticated machines became available culminating in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) engraving which uses graphic software to transform designs into engraving indentations.

An exquisite miniature produced in sterling silver and mounted with a Swarovski crystal pig ﬁgurine for the Russian Post Ofﬁce celebrating the year of the pig. Exemplifying Machine engraving.

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A classic sterling silver bookmark incorporating a black tassel and a sterling silver gold plated rendering of the Harry Winston logo. Demonstrating detailed logo/ emblem rendering and skilled hand engraving.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Reuters International News Agency we produced a folding pocket magnifying glass in silver plate. Employing laser engraving as the ﬁnishing touch.

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EIT EIST n my A to Z of sometimes factual and sometimes anecdotal inﬂuences on the

any Italian exhibition this shift in Italian manufacturing trend is ever present and even

design philosophy of Ari D. Norman I have tried to incorporate as many relevant

stronger – the Italian silver market was changed forever!

deﬁning aspects of my life as possible. This alphabet is intended to capture the spirit of the life and times of Ari Daniel Norman and reﬂect ideas and beliefs which are the essence of Ari D. Norman; it is therefore what my grandmother would have called in Yiddish "Neshomo Hazman" which can best be translated as Zeitgeist! Whilst I do not aspire to the greatness of Marco Polo - his was a name that my father prophetically bestowed upon me as an endearment. Marco Polo blazed a trail for others and opened up all manner of trade and travel through his adventures to “far off lands” so too with my vast travelling and over 800 international exhibitions did I change the landscape of silver gifts and jewellery with my love and emulation of the bygone eras of Victoriana, Art Nouveau and Art Deco in the 1980’s and 1990’s. In the 1980’s I launched a collection of pillboxes, bookmarks, sewing items and other

That same year I travelled to Thailand for a family holiday before the Hong Kong exhibition. Being ever inquisitive, I visited the Bangkok jewellery fair for the second time and I truly felt sick to my heart as I walked the aisles, the exhibition was full of Thai manufacturers who were now making the same pieces which the Italian manufacturers had copied from us and a few other designs in the same style, in particular pillboxes. Thailand had never made pillboxes until I created a market for them! Similarly the following year, when I participated at an exhibition in Portugal I had great success with Victorian perfume bottles and thimbles since Portugal had never seen anything like this before; the following year half of the manufacturers in Portugal began making Perfume bottles and thimbles including other items in the Victorian and Art Nouveau style. This was just the small personal accessories and gifts part of our collection. When I think back to how Wedgwood came to me in 1991 and asked me to design

small personal accessories all of which were inspired by the aforementioned eras

a collection of jewellery with the Ari D. Norman look ; I am reminded of a ﬁfteen

and the reception was overwhelming. We ﬁrst launched in several trade exhibitions in

year trading partnership which ensued, selling tens of thousands of pieces and

Italy and we were literally writing orders all day with 8 pairs of hands and queues of

launching several collections through their vast international exposure and outlets

people lining the aisles. Of course this aroused much interest from our Italian silver

- I am humbled to know that I breathed life into the Art Nouveau and Victorian style

manufacturing neighbours and competitors who at the time were only making very

which is present to this day.

large and heavy pieces of silver for the home in a modern and neo-classical styles with the exception of a few light in weight very low quality small "bonbonierie" type products. We then took the collection to over 20 different countries including Hong Kong, each time receiving many orders and new clients. We continued in this manner, trading very successfully for three or four years all the time developing and adding to the collection. It was at a Vicenza exhibition as I was walking the exhibition aisles that

I would be a liar if I said that this copying did not somewhat upset and disillusion me, but as I matured I realised that in its own way “imitation” is truly “the sincerest form of ﬂattery” – the main thing is to be one step ahead of the game and be the copied not the copier! Marco Polo was indeed an iconic trader of his day, but ﬁrst he was a traveller and adventurer, who wanted to share his experiences, fascinate and endear people by talking of the places and things that he experienced to those

I came across not one, but at least half dozen different Italian stands who had

who never experienced them – this is what keeps me going too. However, I am not

copied a multitude of our designs and where their very large and often garish silver

ashamed to admit that as I travel the airports and lands of the world and see the

pieces used to be, they had been replaced by small accessories and the modern style

multitude of items which I inspired, that I take heart in the fact that people all over

photo frames were replaced with Victorian style photo frames. Now when one walks

the world are enjoying the beauty of the world as seen through my eyes.

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I would like to gratefully acknowledge the publications listed, which have not

only been valuable research sources, but also inspirational to our design philosophy. » Alun-Jones, Deborah and John Ayton, Charming. The Magic of Charm Jewelry, London 2005. » Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from W rttembergische Metallwarenfabrik 1906, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1988. » Arwas, Victor, Art Deco, New York, 1980 » Banister, Judith, English Silver, London 1965. » Becker, Vivienne, Antique and Twentieth-Century Jewellery. A Guide for Collectors (2nd edition), Colchester, Essex, 1987. » Art Nouveau Jewelry, New York, 1985. » The Jewellery of Rene Lalique (a Goldsmiths’ Company Exhibition, London, May 28–July 24 1987. » Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1994.

» Bizot, Chantal and Evelyne Poss m , Marie-No l de Gary, Olivier Brandily, Un Diamant dans la Ville. Jean Schlumberger 1907-1987 Bijoux-Objets (exhibition at the Mus e des Arts D coratifs, Paris, October 19, 1995–February 25, 1996). » Bradburys Book of Hallmarks, Sheffield 1927, 2009 edition » Brunhammer, Yvonne, ed., The Jewels of Lalique (catalogue of an exhibition at The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York, February 3 – April 12, 1998; International Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., May 15–August 16, 1998; and Dallas Museum of Art, September 13, 1998–January 10, 1999). » Brunhammer, Yvonne, et al., Rene Lalique. Jewelry, Glass (catalogue of an exhibition at the Mus e des Arts D coratifs, Paris, October 22, 1991–March 8, 1992). » Designs by Ert . Fashion Drawings and Illustrations from Harper’s Bazar’, New York 1976 » Duncan, Alistair, ed., The Encyclopedia of Art Deco. An Illustrated Guide to a Decorative Style from 1920 to 1939, New York 1988. » Ert at Ninety Five. The Complete New Graphics, New York 1987. » Ert ’s Fashion Designs: 218 Illustrations from Harper’s Bazar, New York 1981. » Ferreira, Maria Teresa Gomes, Lalique J ias, Lisbon 1997. » Gabardi, Melissa, Art Deco Jewellery 1920–1949, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1989. » Garside, Anne, ed., Jewelry Ancient to Modern, New York 1979.

Paris 1860-1960, Paris 1983.

» Hinks, Peter, Nineteenth-Century Jewellery, London 1975. » Hornung, Clarence P., A Source Book of Antiques and Jewelry Designs, New York 1968 » Twentieth-Century British Jewellery 1900-1980, London 1983. » Koch, Michael, Evelyne Poss m , Judy Rudoe, Geoffrey Munn, Marie-No l de Gary, Barbara Furrer, Catherine Arminjon and Alexander Herzog von W rttemberg, The Belle Epoque of French Jewellery 1850-1910, London 1991. » Mucha, Sarah, with contributions by Ronald F. Lipp, Victor Arwas, Anna Dvo

k, Jan Ml och and Petr Wittlich, Alphonse Mucha, Czech Republic, 2000.

» Munn, Geoffrey, Castellani and Giuliano. Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th Century, New York 1984. » The Triumph of Love. Jewelry 1530-1930, London and New York 1993. » Phillips, Clare, Jewels and Jewellery, London 2000. » Polo, Marco The Travels of Marco Polo, New York, 2006 » Proddow, Penny and Marion Fasel, Diamonds. A Century of Spectacular Jewels, New York 1996. » Purcell, Katherine, Falize: A Dynasty of Jewelers, London and New York 1999. » Henri Vever’s French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, London and New York 2001 » Raulet, Sylvie, Art Deco Jewelry, New York 1985. » Rudoe, Judy, Cartier 1900-1939, New York 1997. » Sataloff, Joseph, Art Nouveau Jewelry, Bryn Mawr, 1984 » Satoh, Yoshiko, The Silver Road, Japan 2006 » Snowman, A. Kenneth, ed., The Master Jewelers, New York 1990. » Tait, Hugh, ed., Jewelry 7000 Years. An International History and Illustrated Survey from the Collections of the British Museum, New York 1986. » Tennenbaum, Suzanne and Janet Zapata, The Jeweled Menagerie. The World of Animals in Gems, London 2001 » Traina, John, Extraordinary Jewels, New York 1994. » Warren, Geoffrey, All Colour Book of Art Nouveau, London 1974. » Williams, Dyfri and Jack Ogden, Greek Gold Jewelry of the Classical World, New York 1994. » Zapata, Janet, The Art of Zadora, America’s Faberg , New York 1999. » The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany, London and New York 1993.

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» Gary, Marie-No l de, Les Fouquet: Bijoutiers et Joailliers

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Looking back over the text of this catalogue I am amazed to see how the elements of the A.D.N alphabet and events in my adventurous and full life intertwine to create the rich tapestry that is the Ari D. Norman brand today. Now that much has been committed to paper, a pattern emerges and I feel that by sharing part of my life with the reader, I myself have better understood the development of the company and brand, moreover giving me true meaning to my life so far. My path in life has been winding and exciting; from wild rebel to school dropout; from being an idealistic Kibbutznik to a car mechanic; a University student protesting the Vietnam war to decorator and mini cab driver; a pyjama clad hippy in India to cool dude with his foot on the accelerator pedal racing my friends across San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge; to reluctant businessman climbing the hills of Taxco to being received in Buckingham Palace and recognized by the British establishment. My family gathered round me and together we had the energy of the sun and went to bed only when the birds started to sing as dawn broke. We worked not out of love of money but rather in search of fulﬁlment and recognition. My adventurous spirit drove me to search out fresh challenges, cultures and excitement and in the business world this is called “developing an export market”! Some 30 years later 80 of our clients are based overseas covering the four continents of the world; behind each and every client there is a journey and behind each journey there is always a great story to be told!

Engraved acrylic desk pen holder presented to me by my father to mark the occasion of winning the Queen's Award for Export, 1989

I am reminded of a speech I recently gave.......

“For a small company to export, it is very daunting, with a minefield of additional challenges including foreign languages, diverse cultural business and social expectations, payment risks, custom regulations and shipping methods. For the small business, exporting for the first time, is like entering a totally alien world. I well recall , our now legendary firs attempt at export, which was to far flung Southern Ireland ~ how do we get the parcel to our client? Accompanied by my later father, we took the parcel to the Main Post Office in Central London. There, we were faced with a barrage of uestions and different options of how to ship the parcel. We were asked, do you want to use the tie on system, or do you want to use the green label system? We studied the Post Office manuals which were handed to us. It seemed that each clerk advised us differently. F inally, after 2 hours my father and I emerged from the Post Office, totally mystified and still clutching the parcel ” Extract from 2008 speech by Ari D. Norman to ALL PARTY PARLIMENTARY EXORT GROUP

The only drawback to all this adventurous energy was that we neglected the potential Ari D. Norman audience right here in England! However, in life they say “it’s never too late” and we shall now be turning much more attention to home whilst still having a few international adventures here and there.

The deﬁning spirit of the Reich/Nussbaum (Norman) dynasty has always been to strive to be ethically successful and charitable. The essence of family solidarity is exempliﬁed by the contract drawn up by our forefathers in 1932 in which all family members pledged to help anyone in the family, no matter how far removed, as and when needed.

Leibisch Reich

My grandfather, father and myself have over the course of the last hundred years laid the foundations for what can be best described as a true brand complete with a proud family coat of arms which symbolises and represents "far more than just a logo". What of the future Time will tell; the fourth generation comprising of my two wonderful sons Lee and Adam form an unbeatable team and will without doubt take Ari D. Norman in many new and exciting directions. At this time, as their father, I tempt to crystallise words of wisdom based on my experience for my sons. In my own Kiplingesque way, I council them ﬁrst and foremost to remember, that business should be digniﬁed and yet fun at the same time. Often you may feel that you want an easy life but grit your teeth and be determined and remember if it was easy everyone would do it.Be happy, healthy and enjoy business and life, always remain humble and if you can help and respect other people as well as make a little money to share with others less fortunate along the way, then yours are good lives my sons!

My trusty Daniel and the lion walking stick

E M O

Dear Family Member(s) The passing away on 2/5 1932 of our father and grandfather Reb (Mr) Leibisch Reich, may his name be for a blessing, has torn from us a part of our entire (and ‘may no evil eye cast upon it’) numerous family which is, unfortunately, dispersed and spread to all parts of the world, and there looms a threat that in a short time none of us will know which of us is his relative and where such a person is, above all in today’s difﬁcult circumstances, when each of us must, above all, consider the severe crisis which we are experiencing and the great effort which is required to sustain our own families. It was always the wish of our father and grandfather, may his name be for a blessing, that the fruit of his loins shall remain together, supporting one another, whether in joy or, God forbid, in sorrow. And, in following the will of our father and grandfather, may his name be for a blessing, and in realising it, with mature consideration, his children have resolved TO ESTABLISH AN ASSOCIATION WITH ITS SEAT IN ROZWADÓW, which was the birthplace of our parents, and with the name of “THE FAMILY OF LEIBISCH REICH”, to whom should belong as members only those persons who are descended from the family of Leibisch and Dvoreh Reich as well as their respective husbands or wives. The Association shall have the aim: 1. Of providing reliable information about all our relatives throughout the world. 2. That every single [family] member be obliged to inform the Association’s Committee of details of events within his close family (joyful or, God forbid, sad), so that the Committee will from time to time be able to inform the members of all events and details of the family. 3. That in case of need, the Association shall help poor relatives from its own funds – should they discover this to be the case – with the appropriate monetary resources, and thereby obviating the shame that would follow, should our needy relatives, God forbid, turn to outsiders for help. The funds of the Association shall consist of: 1) a one-off payment, dependent on the level of wealth, but no less than 2 zlotys from each member. 2) Monthly contributions, also according to the level of wealth, but no less than 50 groszny [groschen] from each member. 3) Voluntary donations, to which any member might wish to commit himself, written bequests and any other donation given freely. By virtue of the honour that we have to consider you as (a) relative(s), we invite you to join this established association and we are completely certain that you will recognise the signiﬁcance, usefulness and purpose of the association, and that you will not exclude yourselves from the activity which we have undertaken and that you will declare your entry into it. Berl Reich – Sabina Schabse Reich – Marjem Alter Adwokat - Etel Reblum Leser – Rickel

Holländer Juer – Scheindel Maizner Salomon – Amalja Jósef Reich - Toni Halberstam Ch. Jósef – Erna

Pinkas Reich – Klara Nathan Reich - Bronia