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50 Gloriously Gilded Creations

In Honor of John Barry, the Man With the Midas Touch

— January 31, 2011 — Luxury
Five-time Oscar champ John Barry was a music legend, whose works were far more famous than he himself. He was most noted as the composer behind 11 of the James Bond films, but also wrote the scores for Dancing with the Wolves and Out of Africa.

In memory of this Grammy winner, who passed away on Sunday in New York at the age of 77, here are a few gloriously gilded creations, helping you remember this "man with the Midas Touch."
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Gilded Animal Reminders
Gilded Animal Reminders
Totems by Donald Corey are Pricey Reminders of your Goals
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Luxury Hourglasses
Luxury Hourglasses
Mauro Perucchetti Creates Time-Inspired Art
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Gold-Plated Quills
Gold-Plated Quills
The Haptic Penna is a Gorgeous yet Practical
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Gold-Plated Porcelain
Gold-Plated Porcelain
Modus Design Housewares Give Your Decor the Midas Touch
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Gold-Plated Shoelaces
Gold-Plated Shoelaces
Zelley Bespoke's Precious Metal Laces are for Wealthy Sneakerheads
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Finger Bling Baking Aids
Finger Bling Baking Aids
These Diamond Ring Measuring Spoons are for the Affluent Chef
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Gold-Plated Commode Cleaners
Gold-Plated Commode Cleaners
The Windisch 'Rock Star' Toilet Brush is the World's Most Expensive
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Glamorous Gilded Guitars
Glamorous Gilded Guitars
The $1 Million GoldCaster Guitar Makes for Pricey Playing
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42
Midas Touch Lighting
Midas Touch Lighting
Masiero's Eva Gold Lamp Brings Subtle Luxury into Your Home
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41
Forumla One Golf Clubs
Forumla One Golf Clubs
The Williams Sports Series are Clubs For Race Enthusiasts
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Gold-Plated Engines
Gold-Plated Engines
This 1980 VW Golf has Been Tricked Out
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39
Royal Jewelry
Royal Jewelry
Stackable High Castle Rings by Jung Ee Eun Make You a Queen for a Day
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Boxer Writing Utensils
Boxer Writing Utensils
Montegrappa Releases a Luxury Pen to Honor Muhammad Ali
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Gold-Plated Tablets
Gold-Plated Tablets
Amosu Diamond's 24 Carat Gold iPad Adds Glamor to Your Work Life
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Diamond Soccer Phones
Diamond Soccer Phones
The $21,000 Galentia Liverpool Mobile Phone For Affluent Football Fans
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Pure Gold Instruments
Pure Gold Instruments
Neko: The $24,000 Sound of Music
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Golden Gun Lighting
Golden Gun Lighting
Phillipe Starck Firearm Bedside Lamp is a Sure-Fire Conversation Sparker
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Geeky Gilded Computer Gadgets
Geeky Gilded Computer Gadgets
The USB Turtle Mouse is a Cute Way to Change Up the Office
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Roadkill Jewelry
Roadkill Jewelry
Lucy Jenkins Makes Ethical Fur Bangles
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Luxury Stationery
Luxury Stationery
Gold-Plated Staples
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Blinged Button Bracelets
Blinged Button Bracelets
Just Like You Designs Feature Stylish Gilded Accessories
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Gold-Plated Shades
Gold-Plated Shades
The MYKITA Franz 24k Gold Sunglasses are Truly Luxurious
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Gold Plated Porsche
Gold Plated Porsche
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Gold-Plated Consoles
Gold-Plated Consoles
Computer Choppers Gives the Midas Touch to the Golden PS3 Slim
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Gold Toilet Paper Box
Gold Toilet Paper Box
Renova Celebrates 1 Million Rolls of Luxury Toilet Paper
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Luxury Office Chairs
Luxury Office Chairs
Emerald and Diamond Studded, Gold Plated 'Viva Luxy' by Pietro Lovato
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Glitzy Gilded Embellishments
Glitzy Gilded Embellishments
MCM Phenomenon SS 2011 Collection is Fiercely Bedazzling
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Gilded Hollywood Firearms
Gilded Hollywood Firearms
The James Bond Golden Gun Limited Edition Prop Replica is Real Gold
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Gold-Coated Cars
Gold-Coated Cars
The 'Goldplus Nano' Competition Makes an Inexpensive Auto Exorbitant
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Golden Game Consoles
Golden Game Consoles
The Queen Receives Gold-Plated Wii from THQ
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Solid Gold and Diamond Fishing Lures and Jeweled Flies
Solid Gold and Diamond Fishing Lures and Jeweled Flies
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Gilded Sunkissed Shoots
Gilded Sunkissed Shoots
The Pastaiga Latvia July/August 2010 Issue is Covered in Gold
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Rockin' Landmark Accessories
Rockin' Landmark Accessories
The Brooklyn Bridge Ring is for the Architecturally Stylish
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Glamorously Gilded Cars
Glamorously Gilded Cars
The BMW Goldie Horn is Customized Luxury
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Apple Mines Diamonds & Gold
Apple Mines Diamonds & Gold
Luxury Mac Book Pro
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Goldplated Jeans
Goldplated Jeans
Kohzo Denim Disco Pants
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Regal Royal Liquors
Regal Royal Liquors
Chivas Regal's 38-Year-Old Royal Salute Scotch Whiskey
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13
Gilded Bathroom Fixtures
Gilded Bathroom Fixtures
Gold Sinks by Scarabeo Add the Ultimate Bling to Washrooms
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Baby Princess Beds
Baby Princess Beds
The Cinderella Carriage Crib is Undeniably Magical
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Braided Bling
Braided Bling
Grau Wal Plaited Hair Jewelry is Brilliant
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Gilded Gadgets
Gilded Gadgets
The 24K Gold iPod and iPhone
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24-Carat Convertible Cycles
24-Carat Convertible Cycles
The Gold-Plated Brompton Bike is Ritzy and Retractable
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1/2 Million Dollar Toilet
1/2 Million Dollar Toilet
Pure Gold for Your Priceless Glutes
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$1 Million Fishing Lure
$1 Million Fishing Lure
Mac Daddy Fishing Lures
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Gold-Plated Cruisers
Gold-Plated Cruisers
These Luxury Rides Take Extravagance to a Whole New Extreme
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$100,000 Bicycles
$100,000 Bicycles
Gold-Plated Aurumania Bike Has 600 Swarovski Crystals
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Gold-Plated Low-Riders
Gold-Plated Low-Riders
1964 ‘Pura Onda' Chevy Impala SS
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$25,000 Coffins
$25,000 Coffins
Michael Jackson to be Buried in 14K Gold Plated Coffin
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Crazy Car Interiors
Crazy Car Interiors
Pimp Vehicle Interior Designs are Eye-Catching
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Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Andreas Strauss Makes Mobile Food a Little More Luxe
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