Brooches 21.10.2011
Beyond Death Do Us Part, High Victorian Brooch
While enjoying the romantic splendour of Bath in England I came across this most touching brooch with accompanying sampler. The…
Brooches 05.09.2011
Revisiting a Pearl and Blue Glass/Enamel Brooch: How Trade Opened Up New Possibilities in the 18th Century
There are so many ways with which to understand a jewel and place it in its context. Let’s look again…
Brooches 08.08.2011
Navette Red Enamel Brooch (with pearls!)
Nothing is quite so sad for me as to see an antiques dealer retire or go out of business. In…
Brooches 04.08.2011
For Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
Unlike the precious metals and expensive craftsmanship of previous decades the late Victorian era saw an industry of mass produced…
Brooches 27.07.2011
To See What Condition My Condition Was In: Sepia Brooch
Condition isn’t an issue with me when I see something that has obvious beauty and quality. If I were collecting…
Brooches 25.07.2011
Willows and Urns and Sepia, Oh My!
This lovely Navette beauty found its home in 1811, but was quite probably constructed earlier. It’s a wonderful piece that…
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