The brooch was inspired by a detail of a richly decorative column. Artisans of the Gothic and Romanesque era used the bases and capitals of supporting stone columns as spaces for intricate carving. Baroque designs often featured sinuously carved columns of marble. 24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
Inspired by the colossal Corinthian columns in the Great Hall, this pin depicts the abacus, the flat slab which sits on top of a capital, and a portion of the capital itself.
The Great Hall of the National Building Museum has been the site of many Presidential Inaugural Balls.
The National Building Musaeum, DC.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter, enhanced by Garnet cabochon.
Inspired by detail from the exterior of the Museum of Science in Chicago. It is reminiscent of classical Greek architecture.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
Inspired by detail from the exterior of the Museum of Science in Chicago. It is reminiscent of classical Greek architecture.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
Inspired by detail from the exterior of the Museum of Science in Chicago. It is reminiscent of classical Greek architecture.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter, enhanced by Carnelian cabochon.
Inspired by detail from the exterior of the Museum of Science in Chicago. It is reminiscent of classical Greek architecture.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.