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Revisiting A Charles II Pendant

Not a mourning piece, but certainly sentimental, this portrait of Charles II is a symbol of dedic...

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Simple But Effective, Watercolour Hairwork Pendant

This particular painting is obviously very instant. Detail to the piece is quite low considering ...

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A 19th Century Sentimental Cameo Brooch of Artemis Featuring Woven Hair

From the collection of the family of Diana Forsyth comes this wonderful (and pristine) cameo broo...

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17th Century Crystal Memento Mori Ring: A Study

Rings of the late 17th century are the predecessors to many of the ring styles that followed thro...

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Is It, Or Isn’t It? Heart Pendant – First Impressions

One of the joys and perils of knowing a little bit about old jewellery is that people want to kno...

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Spotlight On: Charles II Pendant

Not a mourning piece, but certainly sentimental, this portrait of Charles II is a symbol of dedic...

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Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

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

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Memento Mori Stuart Crystal Heart

Several factors in this pendant make it pertinent to symbolic, industrial and cultural history. T...

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Idyllic Sentimental Neoclassical Miniature

Here, we have a radiance of symbolism, infused into the Neoclassical miniature; a confluence of s...

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Memorial Stickpin With Gothic Revival Flair

Stick pins can be dated to the latter half of the 17th Century and were a common accessory, but a...

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Early Modern Memorial and Sentimental Bracelets

Due to their size and function, sentimental and memorial bracelets have varied in degrees of popu...

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Latest Lecture

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Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

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

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