Antique Lamps – Dresden, a History Lost

The subject of "Dresden" porcelain is not only vast, but can be a complete minefield. Dresden is more of a region or style than a single maker and basically one with a lost history.  It's not what's known aboutDresden, but what's not known aboutDresden that's central to the subject.

Geographically, Dresdenis situated on the river Elbe, about 100 miles /160 km south of Berlin and is the capital city of theGermanState ofSaxony. 

When mention of porcelain and Saxony are used in the same sentence, we need to pause and recall that Saxony was the early 18th century birthplace of European porcelain. 
The driving force behind the push to discover the then "secret" of porcelain was Augustus, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. 

Augustus was a ceramic fanatic to say the least, being a voracious collector of both Chinese and Japanese porcelain.  Augustus was not only fascinated, but well informed and nowledgeable about the subject.  He was among the first in Europe to recognize the sublime artistic qualities of Japan's 17th century "Kakiemon" style of ceramic decoration which was just finding its way to the princely courts ofEurope. 

Augustus had accumulated an extraordinary collection of early Chinese and Japanese porcelain, (much of which can be seen today in the city of Meissen - one of the great treasures of modern Germany).  Not only did the Elector collect porcelain, but he also thought deeply about how and from what it was made. 

To add perspective, we must remember that this was the late 17th century; China & Japan were virtually unknown to the west.  It was a time when these exotic countries were considered today's equivalent of another planet.

Saxony was a wealthy state with its wealth derived from mining, holding vast reserves
of copper, tin, iron and silver.  Having a substantial treasury, Augustus established a laboratory / workshop in Dresden castle, with a now famous chemist, Johann Frederick Bottger, as researcher.

Bottger was a virtual prisoner, confined to Dresden castle, hard at work with trial and error experiments to discover the secret of porcelain.  By 1704, Bottger was able to say that he could produce a porcelain type, (today, these first European porcelains are museum reminders of the enormous contribution made by Johann Frederick Bottger).

In 1710, with the production of porcelain now a real possibility, Augustus moved Bottger and the workshop / kiln from Dresden to Meissen, about 14 miles fromDresden.

It was as if Augustus had opened Aladdin's cave.  Meissen porcelain was immediately in demand and was sold as fast as it could be produced.  It was so important that the discovery was designated as a state secret with severe penalties for any one found revealing what he knew about the process.

The name "Meissen" followed by the word "porcelain" is today renowned throughout the world; however there is also general confusion about the cross over between Dresden and Meissen. These two porcelain centres in fact, have nothing to do with each other.

The confusion is due to several factors.The first being that the early experimental work was done at Dresden and then moved to Meissen, the second, that the porcelain produced at Meissen was always sent to Dresden to be sold to the four corners of Europe. 

Dresden was, of course, the capital city of the Kingdom of Saxony and the residence of the Saxon Elector, therefore the seat of government.  As a result, the names of Dresden and Meissen became blurred.

This blur became even blurrier when Dresden porcelain painters, or decorators with small, at-home, painting studios known as "Hausmaler" in German, were able to purchase blanks, or undecorated white porcelain from the Meissen factory.  The white blanks complete with the famous Meissen "crossed swords" mark.  This was a recipe for confusion! 

Dresden, with its close association with Meissen, especially in the 19th century, developed into an industrial scale, porcelain manufacturing city, with 225 painting studios in existence between 1855 and 1944.  

(Today, much of the porcelain produced and decorated in Dresden is recognised only by the
company mark, in some cases with little to almost nothing known about the makers, the exceptions being the large makers and decorators such as Carl Thieme, Rosenthal and Helena Wolfsohn, the name of Dresden being used as a generic rather than as a specific identification).

The reason for the sudden obliteration of Dresden's ceramic history occurred on the night of February 13th, 1945, the closing year of the Second World War. 

In a matter of a few hours Dresden was reduced to rubble in a saturation bombing raid with 3900 ton of bombs dropped by allied air forces.  80% of the city of was reduced to ash.  Not one museum, decorating studio, or collection was left, including all the historical records and documents.

One can only imagine what Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, would have thought of his beautiful baroque capital.

We illustrate this article with a very pretty pair of Carl Thieme ofDresden, accent lamps in neo classic style. The lamps fitted with domed covers, the urns with high arched molded handles. The lamps on a short soccle mounted on square shaped bases. The porcelain lamps standing on gold plated, custom made, bronze bases.

 

 

 

The domed covers and shoulders of the lamps delicately decorated with circlets of summer flowers and foliage. The urns decorated with swags of summer flowers and roseleaf meanders.  The central decoration composed of a flowery, ribbon tied wreath, the ribbon as a bow with a basket of flowers suspended.  The decoration repeated on the reverse side of the lamps.  The lamps beautifully gilded in original condition.  Circa 1910 - Overall height (including shades) 18"/46cm

To see this pair of Dresden accent lamps, please go to -:

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About the Author

Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co, has had a lifetime's association with antique porcelain and pottery, with his commercial experience spanning a period of over 45 years,including valuer to the Australian Government's Incentive to the Arts Scheme. His long experience with antique ceramics and glass also includes dealing with leading museums and numerous international private collections. He has extended his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company's site and is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects. He has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.

The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co specialize in antique lamps with an exclusive on-line range of over 100 unique lamps.

Lamps are shipped ready wired for the US, the UK and Australia.

For further information you are invited to visit their web site at -:

http://www.antiquelampshop.com

© The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co 2011

How much is my Persian Rug worth?

Valuing a Persian Rug is truly formidable and a slippery slope, in the opinion of iloveev dot com, a business specifically deals in Darius Antique Rugs in New York City. As Persian rugs vary so much in quality, and tastes are always getting variations in terms of interior design, which is widely responsible for impacting on the nature and index of demand. And, therefore, it is quite absurd to fathom the true worth and value of an antique rug from Persian region, especially from Tabriz.

Consider you get an opportunity to visit Darius Antique Rugs in New York City and are being shown a rug, specially woven by the Tabrizi weavers with their eye-catching "herati" pattern, over 100 years old- then it would not be an exaggeration to say that it could be worth anywhere between $1500 and $1 million and beyond! If it seems to be sounding uncanny and creepy, then participate to an online auction. There you will learn how people are crazy about collecting the world's most wonderful creations.

With different color palettes and designs and employing wool, cotton and silk, Tabriz carpets have been experiencing their ever-rising demand from all across the globe. Their rectangular and curvilinear designs, particular look and color scheme, shapes and motifs have been producing awe and wonders among the hearts of connoisseur. The Tabriz rug aficionados are ready to devote any amount of sum if they get it. The most craze has been perceived for the Persian rug which has layers of four six sided medallions in altering shades of ivory and copper. Ivory and copper are laid in orderly succession, small to large moving outward, one on top of the next and each blanketed with the classic "herati" design.

The connoisseurs run after the Tabriz Antique Rugs because of their amazing design and color schemes and certainly of the use of materials, rarest to other parts of the world in terms of such creations. Wonders seem to be relentless about Tabrizi antique rugs. For example, with repeating designs of diminutive palmetto being adorned with elegant processions of slender guard borders and flanked by the meandering vines, Persian rugs are certain to make your eyebrows raised in awe and wonders.

So, when so much awe and wonders and artistic craftsmanship are associated with these antique rugs, they must be highly costly. As said already, it is. But, there is an aura of unrealistic expectations and pricing. People sometimes ask the price quite foolishly and expect the ages of all rugs must be from ancient times. They may be, as well as they may not be. The chances of befooling are highly stronger, because if they don't have an iota of knowledge regarding the history of Tabriz rug manufacturing industry and how they became popular among the Western countries, they may beguiled and sold a rug of inferior quality.

Still, they can save themselves from being not duped by such antique rug dealers. There are quite a few numbers of Persian Rug dealers who deal in genuine antique rugs from Tabriz region. Once you get to know of them and let them dispatch you a sample of such antique rugs, you will know how their rugs differ from others and how dependable their integrity about their deal is.

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Antique Rugs NYC - Oriental Tabriz Antique Rug from Northwest Persia in early 20th century at Darius Antique Rugs in New York City.

Dog Tags a great collection piece for anyone having a good fascination in armed service history

For anyone having a desire for collecting together with a passion for historical past including military historical past a set that matches the two passions is actually not that readily available. Lots of people gather kinds of motor vehicles or even soldiers or publications concerning military services historical past.  There is however next to nothing just like basically holding an item of heritage. For many people buying aged armed forces cars as well as clothing will probably be too costly in order to even get one good illustration, with ideal collectable items including medals or perhaps epaulettes as an example prices are still higher as well as the dimensions of a collection will be very little. Dog Tag neck laces however less difficult more widespread and more affordable for close to a hundred years they are issued out to each soldier in the US Military also to many others all over the world. It absolutely was in reality the actual Prussians, through the Franco Prussian war on 1870-1871, which initially used dog tag necklaces plus a form of I. D. pertaining to troops have also been employed throughout the American Civil fight a few years later, nevertheless to begin with we were holding items of paper pinned to the soldiers tunics.

Dog Tags ended up being of course granted to each and every person in this defense force of the nation and then stored utilizing them throughout their time like a soldier: which means there are still lots of dog tag neck laces all around not to mention being normally lightweight aluminum they will stay in good shape. The dog tag necklace being by the solider since they had been at war as well as carrying their particular characteristics makes them an extremely unique artifact to get. Even though dog tags have become vogue items which are modeled, authentic items have got a different heritage valuation and each is assigned to a certain soldier therefore whilst unique likewise needs a amount of respect.

Dog Tags simply from the US Army vary greatly in the early ones used throughout the first world combat to the advancements from the World war ii and therefore the archetypal design employed through the Vietnam war and featured in every film with that war since. Dog Tags are employed by a huge selection of countries around the globe though in a few form and they've been found in Britain, Canada and France provided in the US so when mentioned are already found in Germany longer still returning to ahead of the unification with the German states. Prussia is just one today defunct nation that employed dog tags therefore to have what could be viewed a whole gallery would most likely come with possibly a large number of distinct dog tag pendants.

Collections are often mounted in displays or on velvet covered backing material; they're a collection that you could well want on display and being metal they won't get bleached by light or easily damaged meaning they may be ideal for mounting and keeping on a wall. Collecting dog tags may take you around the world looking for pieces and exchanging with collectors abroad is typical so always buy duplicates of designs you've when possible.

About the Author

DUZZLE ART (www.duzzleart.com) displays various art performed by Doug Powell, an artise from Oviedo Florida. You can not only see the beautiful art pieces but purchase them including: autism puzzle piece, dog tags necklaces, other puzzle pieces gold and silver jewelry and famous puzzle art prints. http://www.duzzleart.com/

Antique Lamps – English Printed Blue and White

I believe that nothing holds more quintessential charm than early 19th century,
English, blue transfer ware, otherwise known as "blue and white".

Charm is a word we hear very little of these days, although it's something we naturally look
for.  We may not often hear the word, but there's a part of us that seeks it out.  Charm can be defined in a number of ways: - to attract, or delight, to enchant.  Charm is alluring, or pleasing, a particular quality that attracts and delights.          

By charming I don't mean mawkish sentimentality. That, which charms, never stops giving; it
remains delightful and pleasing to the eye and does not change with the vagaries of fashion, so beautifully defined by Oscar Wilde – "Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we haveto alter it every six months".  Or even people, again an Oscar Wilde quote – "It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious".

English, blue underglaze, transfer printing on pottery was at its peak from the late 18th
century when Josiah Spode I,the Staffordshire potter, is credited with the introduction of blue transfer printing on earthenware (1781 – 1784) although printing on porcelain, in a small way, had had a much earlier introduction.  The process was probably invented by John Brooks, an Irish, copper plate engraver employed at the Battersea enamel works in London in 1753

There is also an anecdotal story, from circa 1750, about a Liverpool printer, John Sadler, who stood fascinated, watching children at play.  The children were pressing damp scraps of
printed paper onto the surface of pieces of broken pottery leaving a print behind!

It is said that from this casual observation, the Staffordshire blue underglaze transfer printing industry eventually developed.  However, after nearly seven years of trial and error, the earliest examples of printing on ceramics date to 1756 and were produced by Sadler and Green of Liverpool, who began by printing on tiles.     

Just like so many industrial "secrets" Sadler and Green felt confident that their little printing secret was safe and had not bothered to patent their technique.  Either by sheer coincidence, or by workmen moving around the infant, mid 18th century, ceramics industry, we find not only early printing on Liverpool tiles, but the process promptly followed with experimental printing on porcelain atWorcester in 1757.   

Like many processes, it's simple, after you know how and printing on earthenware was much
the same in its development.  The ajority of the 18th and 19th century English, printed pottery
manufacturers were centered in Staffordshire and by the early 19th century were producing inexpensive blue printed pottery in large quantities, both for the English and the export market, with vast quantities going to nearly all parts of the English speaking world, America, Canada, India, South Africa and Australia.

 

The process of transfer printing involved a series of steps with each completed step moving on to the next until the piece was ready to leave the factory.  Of great importance was the "artist", or copper plate engraver.  It was entirely due to his artistic expertise that produced the quality of the print.  The engraver, with a sharp steel point, engraved the pattern on to the surface of a smooth copper plate.

This moved on to the inking shop, where the plate was inked until the ink had filled the
engraved plate.  Surplus ink was wiped off and the pattern, using a press, was printed on to fine sheets of tissue.  The tissue was trimmed to a suitable shape and size and after being dampened, was transferred to the surface of the cream or white, fired, but unglazed, or bisque fired, earthenware shape. 

A skillful practiced dabbing technique was used to print the tissue transfer to the surface; the tissue was then gently peeled off, leaving the pattern neatly printed behind.  The next step was the glazing shop, where each newly printed piece, now dry, was plunged into a deep tub
of glaze.  The glaze was actually powdered glass suspended in water and looking a lot like a creamy white soup.  The now printed and glazed shape, after drying off, went to the firing kiln. The high temperature kiln melted the powdered glass into a shiny smooth coat over the shape.      

The final result was a beautiful sapphire blue image on a white or cream coloured pottery surface, named "creamware".  During the final decade of the 18th century, it was discovered, that with the addition of a small amount of cobalt to the glaze, a fine, delicate blue lustre was produced, this became known as "pearlware". 

Many of the prints can be seen to make social and political comment, humour, rural life and
scenery, heroes of the day and royalty.  Many were copied from illustrations of India, from hunting and farming.  At this period, c1780 – 1830, society was principally rural and unlike today, the world was a much bigger place, with little opportunity to travel very far from home. 

As the 19th century progressed, more and more industrial techniques were developed,
eventually obliterating the beauty and all the charm of these 18th and early 19th century wares.  The shapes lose all their refinement, becoming heavy and purely functional, in fact, the art had disappeared!  By about 1850 colour printing had been introduced and although blue printed wares were still being made, the general quality has seriously declined.  Just
like all artistic forms, the further it gets from the original, the less identified it becomes with the original concept.

There are many "charming" aspects associated with early blue transfer ware, which could be referred to as naïve charm.  If you look carefully at a blue and white shape, you will very often see where the transfer design ends and continues, leaving the pattern not quite matching.  I have seen several pieces with the finger prints still visible, fired into the glassy glaze as left by the glazer 200 years ago. 

 

A collection, small or large of early blue and white is a visual feast and the crowning ompliment is the addition of an early blue and white lamp.  Recall that these early pieces were glazed with a fine tight "skin" of glass and lamplight simply does the rest, with light twinkling, reflected from piece to piece and the lamp, of course, completely at home, the shape now being now reassigned as a perfectly appropriate lamp.  

The traditional background colour for displaying blue and white is yellow, whether a yellow
fabric or wall.  Yellow toile printed fabric is very complimentary and can make a stunning accent for a kitchen or as a feature in a formal room.  A beautiful big blue and white, flower filled jug in the middle of a small collection, really is a sight for sore eyes!  Close to unbeatable is an antique corner cabinet, each shelf aglow with shapes and sizes of blue and white.  The result will not only charm, but will certainly add its mystical quality to attract and
delight, the early period being the most collectable, from around 1780 up until
about 1830.         

 

 

About the Author

Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co, has had a lifetime's association with antique porcelain and pottery, with his commercial experience spanning a period of over 45 years,including valuer to the Australian Government's Incentive to the Arts Scheme. His long experience with antique ceramics and glass also includes dealing with leading museums and numerous international private collections. He has extended his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company's site and is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects. He has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.

The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co specialize in antique table lamp lighting with an on-line range of over 100 unique, antique and vintage lamps on view.

Lamps are shipped ready wired for the U.S, the U.K andAustralia.

You are invited to visit their web site at www.antiquelampshop.com

© The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co 2011

                        

 

 

Fishing Charters and Portland Fishing Charters

Recall back in time and you will never possibly pinpoint the real start of how fishing came to be. Only rough estimates by scientists through remnants of old fishing tools have been made as to determine the origins of fishing. Indeed, fishing has been an age old tale. A profession, a hobby, or a competition, fishing has become one with many cultures worldwide. It is quite expected since most of the world is indeed covered with nothing but seas and oceans plus all the rivers, streams, lakes and more than has millions and millions of fishes waiting for the catch.

In Australia, fishing is the same. But their focus is not mainly on the fish harvesting or catching as a profession but a hobby and a competition. Numerous fishing charters have been made to accommodate the people's desire to enjoy the thrill of getting a big catch and practice for official fishing competitions. And the best place for you to check when seeking for fishing charters is the website BagOutFishingChapters.com.

BagOutFishingChapters.com is an online page where you could select from 3 fishing chapters to enjoy. You may choose snapper fishing, shark fishing or tuna fishing. Fishing areas where they conduct their fishing are Port Philip Bay, Westernport, Bass Strait and Portland. Each of these locations has different fishes known to thrive in big numbers.

Snapper Fishing is usually done in Port Philip Bay and Westernport chapters. Other fishes you are likely to fish are whiting, elephant fish and gummies. September and March is the best time to catch some big gummies in Port Philip. Bag Out Chapters rate start from $120 p/p for 5 hours with a minimum of six people.

As for shark fishing, they do it in Bass Strait and Inverloch. Mako shark are often sighted in this area. January to March is the best time for shark fishing in this area. Rates start from $200 per person still with a minimum of six persons. But if you choose to do it on Inverloch, an additional $20 p/p is charged.

But is you want to do some tuna fishing, and then Portland is the definite spot. During March, a lot of blue fin tuna are caught around this area. Bag Out Chapter's skipper Steve has a great deal of experience here and has already memorized the best spots for the best catch. Rates start at $225 p/p.

Bag Out Chapters will be providing you with a lot of equipment are other things needed for fishing. Their Tasmanian-built "Powercraft" will be your Bag Out boat. In the boat, you will find many safety equipments, tank for live baits, deck wash, GPS sounder, electrical winch, outriggers, cd player, radio, LED lighting, snapper racks and rocket launchers. All bait is burley and is also supplied. Their fishing equipment is 650ss reels with custom-made rods for snapper. 850ss reels used to catch gummy sharks, Shimano reels with Shimano rods for catching whiting and squid and Wilson rods with Tiagra reels for fishing tunas.

What you only need to bring are foods, sunblock, appropriate clothing, drinks and a fishing license. If you also do not have a fishing license, you can get one at a local tackle shop. After having all this, you have just to wait for you schedule and simply enjoy the thrill of fishing.

About the Author

There are a number of different Fishing Charters to go on around Melbourne. There are also some great Portland Tuna Fishing Charters to go on too.

Fishing Rods and Reels and Fishing Lures

Fishing has been a favorite hobby and sport for many. There is something relaxing about fishing that just can't really be put into words. It doesn't matter if its bass fishing, ice fishing, or fresh water fishing, the entire experience is just amazing. It's not really just about catching the largest fish either. It's the entire experience from beginning to end. For example, the act of hooking your bait on the fishing line can be great. How many times have you cast and feel a bump all of a sudden, then BAM! You attempt to set your hook but you miss that fish completely. Can you relate? Of course, it happens all the time.

Most people can't figure out why they keep missing the fish. Pre-setting the hook is a lot harder than it looks. Lots of people throw in a top water lure, and then see a fish jumping on it; they jerk the rod and still miss the fish. There are specific times that warrant certain baits to use and also require setting the hook immediately. There are also other times when you don't want to preset the hook too fast.

Fishing is probably the most exciting of all sports, at least in some people's minds. Top water fishing is one of the more amazing forms of fishing. One of the most commonly used baits is the Zara Spook. This is probably one of the best bass fishing baits you can use. Many people throw this into the water and immediately see a fish jumping on it. They then try to immediately set the hook and miss the fish. The key to improving is patience. If you let the fish take the bait and then take your time and wait until you notice enough pressure from the fish, before you preset the hook, then you won't lose as many fish. This method can be applied to almost all top water baits you're using. This includes floating worms, jerk baits, prop baits, poppers, and the Zara Spook.

Here at Premium Fishing, we strive to offer quality fishing supplies and we want to do our best so you can have the most amazing fishing experience ever. Our website is like a candy store for fishing enthusiasts. We carry fishing hooks, lines, baits, gloves, rods, and more. We have a super-fast courier service and most of our items come with a twelve month warranty. We have over one hundred thousand items that we ship worldwide. In addition, your shopping experience is totally secure.

Do you need some new bait? Come on over and check out selection. You'll be floored at the variety we have, including the Trigger X Aggression Big Moe, Blue Fox VibraX Bullet, Terminator T-1 Short Arm Thump'r, Storm Live Kickin' Shad, Rapala Clackin' Rap 07 and 09, River2Sea Dahlberg Clackin' Crayfish, Yo-Zuri Sashimi Circle Hook Series, Northland Fishing Tackle Live Forage Minnow, Shimano Waxwing, Berkely Gulp Shad Guts, and the Koppers LIVETARGET Hollow Body Frog. If these names ring bells in your head, then you owe it to yourself to check us out today!

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Using the best Fishing Lures will help you get a great catch. The Fishing Rods and Reels are also really important to ensure that get a great catch.

The history of Dog-tag necklaces

Dog tag necklaces have become iconic and a highly valued type of jewelry, this has taken time though and their history beginswith military use and this is still their primary use. The use of dogtags in the military are as identity tags so you can be indentified in the case of death or injury. With death often dogtags will help identify victims long after they have died in the field.

Identifying yourself in war in case of death dates back to at least the American Civil War, possibly the first war of modern times where soldiers accepted they were more likely to die than to survive and so took precautions, identification was normally on paper pinned to their tunics. In the Franco Prussian war  of 1870 just a few years after the American civil war the Prussian army issued its soldiers with identification tags, these almost straight away became known as dog tags, or rather Hundemarken the German equivalent: this was in reference to the similar tags used for dogs in Berlin that were themselves only recently introduced. Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand used Dog tags from the beginning of the first world war:it was the Americans though who dog tags are still most closely associated with.Americans first used the aluminum tag, firstly round and later rectangular metal tags that are thought of as the archetypal dog tag design now. The design was prescribed back in 1906 as a single round tag but from 1916 the number of tags was increased to two, one to be kept with a body and one to go to the person in charge of the hospital or mortuary. In 1918 they added the serial number system to avoid confusion between military personnel with similar names. After World War One and to this day bodies are uncovered in states of decomposition where the dog tag is the only way to identify a body and  to allow the body to be buried with full ceremony and for relatives to be informed.

World War Two is the first war that dogtags are associated strongly with and they are a mainstay in films with the design of the US military dogtags having developed to the rectangular shape by this time. The Vietnam War has the same strong associations with dog tags, though many soldiers would adapt them to stop them from creating noise or reflecting light to give positions away during guerilla warfare. Dog tags are now used by most military in the world and in all wars, the designs still differ from nation to nation though.

Dog tag necklaces have made an unlikely crossover into fashion in recent years, designs may mimic military tags almost exactly with fake serial numbers and other details added but they come in a variety of different designs. Dog tags in gold, silver, platinum and other materials and a variety of colors are available and are used at events such as festivals and concerts as identification of having paid entrance fees. Dogtags can of course be customized with the wearers details added, messages added and even images engraved. The US design and shape is still most common but in many countries imitations of national variations are available.

    

About the Author

DUZZLE ART (www.duzzleart.com) displays various art performed by Doug Powell, an artise from Oviedo Florida. You can not only see the beautiful art pieces but purchase them including: autism puzzle pieces, dog tag necklaces, other puzzle pieces gold and silver jewelry and famous puzzle art prints. http://www.duzzleart.com/