The fourteenth child and ninth son of King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Prince Alfred was born on the 22nd of September 1780 and died on the 20th of August, 1782. As can be understood, his death at a young age incredibly affected his parents, affecting George III’s mental health. His brother, Prince Octavius,… Continue reading Prince Alfred Funerary Urn Locket
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Sacred to Friendship – Discovering New Messages of Love in 1770
One of the key aspects of a love token is that it resonates a certain personality of its wearer. With so much attention given to how a relationship is established and how that is presented within society, the smallest symbol or piece of fashion can change the interpretation of how someone is perceived. This is… Continue reading Sacred to Friendship – Discovering New Messages of Love in 1770
Mourning Band From 1770 Tells of Things to Come
Over the most recent Rococo articles, much has been written about the abrupt change-over into new art styles, particularly from the period of 1720, with Baroque to Rococo, and then in 1765 with the introduction of Neoclassicism. One area that I would like to dispel, is that a change in style, no matter how popular,… Continue reading Mourning Band From 1770 Tells of Things to Come
Stuart Crystal Ring with Memento Mori Skull, 1755
Showing the Rococo scroll-work, faceted crystal and the blossom gold work on the back, this piece is a proud example of mid 18th Century Rococo mourning jewellery. Memorial jewellery reflects popular art of its time, and pieces like this find themselves pushed between the latter 17th Century pieces and the neoclassical ones. This has early… Continue reading Stuart Crystal Ring with Memento Mori Skull, 1755