
Just a Sample
Samplers sure are lovely, indeed, if you like them as I do, have a read through this area of Art…

Gothic Revival in Culture and Jewellery: Part 3, Breaking Perceptions
After the previous looks at the Gothic Revival period and its affect on subsequent mourning jewellery, one of the things…

French Jet and Vauxhall Glass
As far as jet imitations go, French jet is one of the most common. For a collector, it’s hard to…

Gothic Revival in Culture and Jewellery: Part 2, c.1850-c.1900
With the seemingly ubiquitous and rather prominent rise of the Gothic Revival period, one must consider that the reaction to…

Bog Oak
While not considered to be an imitation of jet (as is often the common misconception), bog oak is a material…

Gothic Revival in Culture and Jewellery: Part 1, c.1740-c.1850
The Gothic Revival period of the early 19th century is an extremely pronounced period of obvious consequences in art and…


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