Georgie's NYC

05/28/2026

Mid century Japanese glass souvenirs like these were often handmade for the export and tourist markets. The small animal forms, bright color, and original “Made in Japan” label are typical of decorative pieces sold as affordable keepsakes during the 1950s and 1960s. Delicate and playful, they capture the charm of the era, when even the smallest decorative object was made to bring a little joy into the home. 💖🐎

12/23/2025

Ornamenting the ears ✨🔮🎄

12/16/2025

Cutie catchall for all the cute little things 💖

09/11/2025

Penguins have long captured imaginations, from the first scientific accounts in the 16th century to their popularity in early 20th-century design. By the 1930s and 1940s, penguins became fashionable motifs in Art Deco and Art Moderne décor, symbolizing playfulness and charm. Rare lamps from this era, like this penguin piece, highlight the craftsmanship of the time, often made in ceramic or metal with whimsical detail. Extremely rare today, they reflect both the optimism of pre-war design and the enduring appeal of these beloved birds.

09/02/2025

Specs of gold and Murano sparkle ✨

08/23/2025

Since the mid-20th century, The Metropolitan Museum of Art has collaborated with leading designers and manufacturers to produce jewelry inspired by its world-renowned collections. Sold through the museum gift shop, these pieces often draw from classical antiquities, sculpture, and decorative arts, and are produced in limited runs with careful attention to historical detail. This MMA gold lizard brooch, dating to the 1980s, reflects the museum’s tradition of merging art history with wearable design. 🦎

08/11/2025

Murano glassmaking dates back to 1291, when the Venetian Republic ordered glassmakers to relocate their furnaces to the island of Murano to reduce fire risks and safeguard their techniques. Over the centuries, Murano artisans became world-renowned for pioneering methods such as crystalline glass, enamel decoration, and the delicate latticino patterning that defined Venetian luxury. These Murano Glass Pink and Gold Dolphin Fish Candlestick Holders are from the 1960s to 1970s. 🎏

07/14/2025

Pearly pearls 🦪

06/29/2025

Circa 1910 🐍💖

06/29/2025