Phivos Stavrides Foundation - Larnaka Archives

Earrings

Gold earings with turquoise stones in the centre of hollow lozenge-shaped elements. From the bottom of each earing, extend five small stems which terminate in calyx-shaped holders with pearls.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Earrings

Fine filigree earrings decorated with polychrome inlaid enamel. Five pearls are suspended from each earing. The upper part of the earrings pass through the wire hook, by means of which they are secured onto the ear; the bending end of the hook passes through the pierced ear lobe.     

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Earings

Traditional silver-gilt earrings of Cypriot craftsmanship. They consist of two parts connected through two small intersecting rings. The upper part, which is attached onto the wire hook fastening, features three leaves in repoussé work with an inserted red stone (ruby?) at their base. The lower part consists of a hanging filigree drop from which small spherical filigree beads are suspended.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Earings

Silver-gilt earrings of Cypriot craftsmanship. They consist of a double drop-shaped element, hanging from another element in the shape of a tied ribbon. The earrings are secured onto the ear by means of a wire hook fastening.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

A pair of traditional earrings, consisting of a hanging drop-shaped filigree element decorated with applied granules.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

European-style elaborate golden brooch with precious stones. It comprises a central spherical element from which spread stems with leaves and fruits, all decorated with pearls.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Imported brooch consisting of a bird’s foot with metallic nails. The silver clasp at the top part of the leg is adorned with a green stone.

Private collection, Larnaca. A similar but betterpreserved brooch, belonged to Chrystalleni Christodoulidou in Pafos.

 Silver-gilt pendant comprising a chain of spherical filigree beads (toutounia), and a filigree cross. The arms of the cross consist of four drop-shaped elements, soldered to a central rosette-shaped part, with a blue/turquoise stone in the middle. Red beads are affixed at the angles between the drop-shaped elements. The fourth element is connected, through a ring, to the chain, actually to a large spherical filigree bead in the middle of the chain, which consists of a series of smaller filigree beads (toutounia).

Collection E. Mantovani – Astgian

Trip to Egypt with the Pyramids in the background, 8.5.1920. Among the travellers is Kyros Stavrinidis and Jacob Antzoulatos, metropolitan bishop of Paphos. Straw hats are essential for the occasion, while the suit remains a constant. The young boy in the group is dressed more casually, wearing short trousers.

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The wedding of Philippos Lysiotes and Maria Demosthenous Hatzipavlou (1900s). In the left corner stands Kosmas Lysiotes. The voluminous and elaborate hats of the women are impressive, as is the bridal gown adorned with lace and flowers. This type of bridal attire generally follows the fashion of formal dresses of the time and is characterised by abundant, impressive decoration. It is long with a train and frills at the bottom, narrow at the waist, and with a high neckline. It is enriched with additional embellishments of lace, bows, and flowers, which adorn the bodice and the head, and is completed with a long tulle veil and long gloves, all gleaming white.

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