{1947-1952 Vintage French CR Crystal Lampe Berger}

Another Vintage French Lampe Berger for showing you. This time it is the Crystal CR 1947-1952 Lampe Berger from the book: Lampes Berger A Century of History by Gérald Vilcocq on page 120 and also shown on page 202 in the listing.

Quite fittingly for a French Lampe Berger, to sit on  the French Fleur de Lys...

This is a perfect crystal Lampe Berger with original stopper, cap, stone and wick.

A very rare find and available at Spectrenoir.

Different view for showing the beautiful crystal.

For half a century of use... still looking great!

Its old patina I did not remove, that is up to the new owner.

Love its ajoured brass stopper...

Unique for having this one still complete like shown here.

A dream for any collector.

Engraved in the brass is Lampe Berger and on the other side, made in France.

This is shown on page 120 of the book: Lampes Berger A Century of History by Gérald Vilcocq.

This is on page 202 in the listing...

Taken with my iPhone as my scanner is in use for slides. Sorry about that!

Does any of you have such half a century old French Lampe Berger?

Related links:
Lampes Berger: A Century of History book by Gérald Vilcocq

{Blogger Friend Dana Created These Lovely Ribbon Violets!}

Last year did yield quite an amount of wood violets but this year I only found 3... But look who came to the rescue? Very talented blogger friend Dana from Lambs and Ivy Designs, made me some perfect ribbon violets. Look here also on Pinterest: Lambs and Ivy Designs Ribbonwork

Dana made these perfect violets and I placed them in a heart shape. At the top I put the only three real violets that we had... 

The handmade violets together with the 3 real ones on a bed of moss in our garden...

THANKS A LOT DANA!  They are so perfect.

Here are my wood violets from last year, together with a lovely silver napkin/card holder from Giovanni Raspini, Italy. These lovely angels, cherubs are available at Spectrenoir.

A lovely mini-bouquet of violets tied together with an ombré silk ribbon...

They do match my cup and saucers from Royal Albert Provincial Flowers with the Purple Violet pattern.  

Available at Replacements Ltd. ←click it.

The demitasse spoons are Violet by Wallace (Sterling 1904) and also available at Replacements Ltd. Replacements Ltd. ←click it.

It is great for at least having those photos from last year's yield!

This pierced bon-bon spoon is also from Wallace in the Violet pattern.

{11 Giovanni Raspini Charms & Co 925/000 silver Angels from Italy}

Giovanni Raspini Charms & Co, Italy

Today I want you to get to know the upscale jewelry from→ Giovanni Raspini Charms & Co. For me it is equal in quality to→ Tiffany & Co as you will soon learn after the first purchase. These very affordable High End items below are available for purchase at Spectrenoir on line.

But, let me show you first some info about their company nestled in Tuscany, Italy in the heart of Val di Chiana, between Arezzo and Siena. They manufacture silverware since 1972.

Above you also read about their markings. As of 132 AR:132 stands for their own unique marking for the silver and AR is for the Province of Arezzo and all the items I will introduce you to, do bear also the 925 marking.

Giovanni Raspini is about my age and one day I hope to meet him in person and tour his fascinating silver workshop. Italy does have a soft spot in my heart as we both worked and lived there in the Venice area... Well, it makes you at times a bit homesick for several reasons. But having access to these treasures does more than make up for that.

 Let's open the treasure trove...

Angels all around!
Artfully created from Italian Florentine Raphael Angel Wrapping Paper by Paul Van Witteveen from Gainesville, GA

Here they come...very upscale silver jewelry. These darling angels will make the perfect gift for a loved one; a symbolic Guardian Angel given to someone very special in our life...

Label with Angel - See on my boutique page: Mariette's Back to Basics ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

 Heart with two Angels - See more at Spectrenoir ←(click) for more info.

SORRY SOLD OUT...

Heart with Angel - See at Spectrenoir ←(click) for more info.

Moon with Angel - See more at Spectrenoir where there is one on a black cord ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

Angel - See at Spectrenoir ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

Angel on Swing - See my boutique page: Mariette's Back to Basics ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

Climbing Angel - See my boutique page: Mariette's Back to Basics ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

Angel on Trapeze - See my boutique page: Mariette's Back to Basics ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

Angel Upside Down - See my boutique page: Mariette's Back to Basics ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

Acrobat Angels - See my boutique page: Mariette's Back to Basics ←(click) for more info.

Sorry Sold out...

Star with Angels - See at Spectrenoir ←(click) for more info.

These Alphabet and Number Angels are also available.

What I don't have in stock, anything you see from the website from Raspini, I can get for you.

Just ask... It is a pleasure for being able to deliver such high end beautiful jewelry!

LUXURY LIFE within reach...

{Back Home from Curaçao}

For my MIA (Missing In Action) the explanation is, that we had left the country. On my iPhone I was only very limited for visiting some blogger friends. I've learned one more thing, that on iPhone you can't even leave a comment for those that use the Word Verification... Another reason for taking it OFF; see Word Verification is Time WASTE! ←(click it) for how to. 

As for our tropical vacation in the Caribbean, just one photo for you to see where we left after eight lovely nights. Our view was grand and so were the many walks and strolls through the huge botanical gardens of the Hyatt Regency's 27 acres or 10.9 hectares property. Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curaçao ←(click it) is a gem on the south side of the island, hurricane free and only 35 miles north of Venezuela. Next month it will have its 2nd birthday. We both were in Curacao, in August of 1988 so that was a long lapse of time.

Every day it was 29°C with 24°C night temperature or 84°F - 75°F.

Great for swimming in one of the many pools.

We had showers during the first nights and that made the gardens extra lush.

For the rest it was very pleasant due to the wind and some clouds. 

The last night there was a wedding on the beach...

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Wanted to mention the arrival of my 925 silver Giovanni Raspini Alphabet Angel Letter for Nani from Macedonia. 

She was the winner of my International Giveaway that ended on February 4. 

Sure enough this piece of jewelry has traveled a long time to reach its destiny but it looks like the guardian angel took care of itself!

Nani has graciously posted about it.

Thanks for the mention and you just enjoy this great piece.

For those of you that want one like it, you can find it at Spectrenoir on line: ←just click it.

Related link:
{Our Curaçao Vacation} | previous post by me

{French Country Style Toile de Jouy Seraphim Tote}

Just want to show you this special French Country Style Toile de Jouy Seraphim Tote. As usual, it is available at Spectrenoir on line ←click it. Have a look. Angels, Cherubs or Seraphim, whatever you want to call this.

Have a Great Day!

{WINNER of the 925 SILVER GIOVANNI RASPINI CHARM Giveaway...}

Here comes the drawing of the WINNER for the high end solid 925 SILVER GIOVANNI RASPINI CHARM Giveaway from January 10, 2012... Straight from the Heart of Tuscany, Italy.

From the 119 valid entries the number 99 got selected by random.org.

99 is...

Nani from Macedonia!!

Congrats Nani and you let me know your address so this can be send off to you!

THANKS to everyone for participating and those that did not win can always revert to my online Spectrenoir. 

Have a great week ahead and thanks all for following and for your comments.

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Just a final reminder for the final 2 days of my Worldwide GIVEAWAY: 925 SILVER GIOVANNI RASPINI CHARM of the 925 silver Giovanni Raspini Alphabet Angel Charm of CHOICE! Hurry for being included in the drawing, which ends on February 4 by midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The Charm is of your own choice as there are many available. Just have a peak at Spectrenoir online. Wishing you good luck! Click on the GIVEAWAY hyperlink here above to participate...

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{Composition of pink roses and hydrangea on cloth}

A perfect French Country Style Composition Painting on Cloth. Lovely tableau with pink roses and hydrangea. This will adorn any room and create a French Basics Romantic Look. This is available at Spectrenoir on line.