Accessories 30.09.2011
Spotlight On: Ribbon Slides
Ribbon slides of this nature are early examples of the move towards wide-spread jewellery mementos during the post restoration period….
Accessories 15.09.2011
The Iron Duke in a Black Glass Cameo
In much the same way as this commemorative medallion for Princess Charlotte of Wales, this exceptional cameo souvenir resonates with…
Accessories 16.08.2011
Bending Your Brain with a Victorian Hairwork Fob Chain
It’s been a while since I did a good analysis of a piece, life sometimes gets in the way of…
Accessories 12.08.2011
Six Degrees of Thorvaldsen: The Figure of Night
In my cabinet there lies a vulcanite brooch I purchased from an antique store in Melbourne. It appealed to me…
Accessories 31.05.2011
Queen Mary II Memento Mori Slide
I’ll let the wonderful Michele Rowan talk us through this one; “A rare Stuart crystal slide to commemorate the death…
Accessories 19.04.2011
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales Medallion
Commemorative medallions, such as the piece above, are a popular part of the mourning industry. Princess Charlotte Augusta, married to…
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