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2. Ormolu - Wikipedia

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   A garniture of an ormolu clock and candelabra at the Palace of Versailles in France. Ormolu (/ ˈɔːrməˌluː /; from French or moulu 'ground/pounded gold') is the gilding technique of applying finely ground, high-carat gold – mercury amalgam to an object of bronze, and objects finished in this way. The mercury is driven off in a kiln ...

3. History of flower arrangement - Wikipedia

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   Ancient Egypt. The earliest known flower arranging dates back to ancient Egypt. Egyptians were decorating with flowers as early as 2,500 BCE. They regularly placed cut flowers in vases, [1] and highly stylized arrangements were used during burials, for processions, and simply as table decorations. Illustrations of arranged flowers have been ...

4. Centrepiece - Wikipedia

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   A centrepiece or centerpiece is an important item of a display, usually of a table setting. [1] Centrepieces help set the theme of the decorations and bring extra decorations to the room. A centrepiece also refers to any central or important object in a collection of items. [2]

5. Epergne - Wikipedia

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   Epergne. An epergne (/ ɪˈpɜːrn, eɪ -/ ih-PURN, ay-) is a type of table centerpiece that is usually made of silver but may be made of any metal or glass or porcelain. An epergne generally has a large central "bowl" or basket sitting on three to five feet. From this center "bowl" radiate branches supporting small baskets, dishes, or ...

6. Jewels of Diana, Princess of Wales - Wikipedia

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   Most of her jewels were either presents from foreign royalty, on loan from Queen Elizabeth II, wedding presents, purchased by Diana herself, or heirlooms belonging to the Spencer family. Her jewellery was a mix of precious stones and costume pieces, which she sourced from London's Butler & Wilson, [ 1 ] often reported by the media as "priceless ...

7. Wedding photography - Wikipedia

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   A wedding photographer taking a picture of the bride and her new husband with his family. A royal wedding with formal portraits. Wedding photography is a specialty in photography that is primarily focused on the photography of events and activities relating to weddings. It may include other types of portrait photography of the couple before the ...