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More than 600 stunning photos reacquaint the world with the master artisans and their creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAuthored by David \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSchimmelpenninck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e van der Oye and Marie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBetteley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ecover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e384 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eMeasurements: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e x 11 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePublished by Schiffer in 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiffer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38056283570371,"sku":"14608","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/7881\/8243\/products\/51bmRa515vL._SX387_BO1_204_203_200.jpg?v=1713199397"},{"product_id":"pink-pearl-girland-egg-ornament","title":"Pearl Girland Egg Ornament","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspired by the renowned Fabergé eggs, two of which are on view at Hillwood, this vibrant glass ornament is mouth-blown and hand-painted in Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: 4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Poland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in a gift box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impuls","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":42716084535491,"sku":"16775","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":42716084568259,"sku":"16775","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/7881\/8243\/files\/F52ER-250x347.gif?v=1701970199"},{"product_id":"small-egg-trinket-box-with-stand","title":"Small Egg Trinket Box with Stand","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInspired by the opulence and craftsmanship celebrated at Hillwood Museum \u0026amp; Estate, this elegant Egg with Stand Trinket Box by Ciel Collectables is a beautiful addition to any collection. Crafted from pewter and finished with hand-painted green enamel, gold plating, and hand-set Austrian crystals, it evokes the artistry of the jeweled treasures admired throughout Hillwood’s collections. Each egg is uniquely hand-painted and opens on a hinged design to reveal an enameled interior, perfect for storing small keepsakes. Presented in a satin-lined gift box, it makes a thoughtful gift and a refined reminder of Hillwood’s legacy of beauty, luxury, and exceptional decorative arts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eBrand: Ciel Collectables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eMaterial: Pewter metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eFinish: Hand-painted enamel (black or green) with gold plating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eEmbellishment: Hand-set clear Austrian crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eSize: 2.00\" L x 3.00\" H x 2.00\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003ePackaging: Satin-lined gift box included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eShipping: Free First Class Shipping with tracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eCountry of Origin: China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ciel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45086617239747,"sku":"21727","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/7881\/8243\/files\/1013912.B-16_480x480_54d8d3e6-bd2b-4f93-9797-6fbec472a5b7.webp?v=1771007819"},{"product_id":"lily-of-the-valley-egg-trinket-box","title":"Lily of the Valley Egg Trinket Box","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInspired by the elegance and artistry celebrated at Hillwood Museum \u0026amp; Estate, this exquisite Lily of the Valley Egg Trinket Box by Ciel Collectables is a timeless keepsake. Crafted from pewter and adorned with hand-painted blue enamel, gold plating, sparkling Austrian crystals, and delicate faux pearls, it recalls the decorative splendor and refined craftsmanship found throughout Hillwood’s collections. Each piece is individually hand-painted, making every trinket box uniquely its own. 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Inspired by the exquisite jeweled eggs in Marjorie Merriweather Post’s renowned collection, the design echoes the ornate craftsmanship and intricate detailing associated with the House of Fabergé. Richly colored and finely detailed, this collectible pin is a sophisticated keepsake that honors Hillwood’s exceptional collection of Russian decorative arts.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Popcorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54062732771523,"sku":"22377","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/7881\/8243\/files\/IMG_4638.png?v=1785961613"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.hillwoodmuseum.org\/collections\/faberge-and-russian-made\/pin.oembed","provider":"Hillwood Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}