Sarah Honlett, Age 14 Moves ‘Toward the Heavens’ in this Neoclassical Brooch

Faith, hope and charity are of the most typical symbols during the 19th century; their nondescrip...

1888 “Father” Mourning Ring

This piece represents the difference in the top area of hair bands. Often personalised with initi...

Faith, Hope and Charity Ring

Did you get anything wonderful for Christmas? Please share your treasure with the rest of the Mou...

Know Your Trees: Symbolism, The Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens, or the ‘Graveyard Cypress’ is one of the oldest classical mou...

Symbolism Memorial

A list of articles based around popular mourning symbols and motifs: Symbolism: The Lamb Mizpah T...

Symbolism, The Upside-Down Torch

The torch is a symbol that represents several concepts, concepts which harken back to its literal...

Mary Urbas 1904 Photographic Memorial

Made for the young Mary Urbas, this piece was a purchased and tailored (possibly by the funerary ...

Symbolism Sunday, The Trumpet

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, let’s get started. Oh, it’s Halloween? And I’m running a blog...

Symbolism, The Woman

If you see a woman weeping at a tomb or plinth, this is considered to be the mourning ‘wido...

Symbolism, The Three Graces

Seen mostly in Neoclassical miniatures and pieces of the latter 18th century, the Three Graces ar...

Symbolism, Faith, Hope & Charity

Faith, Hope and Charity are the most important symbols of the late 18th and 19th centuries, being...

Spotlight On: 1788 Sarah Honlett Brooch

Faith, hope and charity are of the most typical symbols during the 19th century; their nondescrip...

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French Sentimentality Captured in an 18th Century Ring

“For You All Alone” (“Pour Vous Tout Seule”) is a sentiment that equates ...

Willow, Woman, Plinth and Urn is Miniature Perfection

Combining the elements of the willow, woman, plinth and urn are not uncommon in mourning jeweller...

Neoclassical Symbolism in Two Bracelet Clasps

Symbolism in Neoclassical jewels were necessary; they reflected the status, wealth and humanistic...

Necklaces and Chains, An Overview

Necklaces can be worn as a fashion article, or hidden as a personal memento, and that is why lock...

Sarah Honlett, Age 14 Moves ‘Toward the Heavens’ in this Neoclassical Brooch

Faith, hope and charity are of the most typical symbols during the 19th century; their nondescrip...

1888 “Father” Mourning Ring

This piece represents the difference in the top area of hair bands. Often personalised with initi...

Faith, Hope and Charity Ring

Did you get anything wonderful for Christmas? Please share your treasure with the rest of the Mou...

Know Your Trees: Symbolism, The Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens, or the ‘Graveyard Cypress’ is one of the oldest classical mou...

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Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

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Charms, Chains and Bracelets

Charm bracelets defy the typical aesthetic convention of wrist jewellery, due to their ability to...

Faith, Hope and Charity

The allegory of faith, hope and charity are important symbols of the early modern period, becomin...

Watches, Chains and Accessories

Sentimental accessories show just how important the Romantic movement was within the fashion of 1...

‘A Parents Loss’ Mourning Miniature

It is often when appreciating a mourning jewel that the nature of the subject gets lost. The beau...

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Latest Lecture

Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

Please enjoy my recent podcast with Haunted History Chronicles, where I take you on a journey thr...

Watch the webinar

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Sarah Honlett, Age 14 Moves ‘Toward the Heavens’ in this Neoclassical Brooch

1888 “Father” Mourning Ring

Faith, Hope and Charity Ring

Know Your Trees: Symbolism, The Cypress

Symbolism Memorial

Symbolism, The Upside-Down Torch

Mary Urbas 1904 Photographic Memorial

Symbolism Sunday, The Trumpet

Symbolism, The Woman

Symbolism, The Three Graces

Symbolism, Faith, Hope & Charity

Spotlight On: 1788 Sarah Honlett Brooch

French Sentimentality Captured in an 18th Century Ring

Willow, Woman, Plinth and Urn is Miniature Perfection

Neoclassical Symbolism in Two Bracelet Clasps

Necklaces and Chains, An Overview

Sarah Honlett, Age 14 Moves ‘Toward the Heavens’ in this Neoclassical Brooch

1888 “Father” Mourning Ring

Faith, Hope and Charity Ring

Know Your Trees: Symbolism, The Cypress

Latest Lecture

Latest Lecture

Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

Charms, Chains and Bracelets

Faith, Hope and Charity

Watches, Chains and Accessories

‘A Parents Loss’ Mourning Miniature

Latest Lecture

Latest Lecture

Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

Mourning Merchandise