Tag: 1830

Mourning Fashion & Jewels During William IV

Miniature of William IV when Duke of Clarence, bust-length, wearing a black coat and waistcoat over a white stock with the sash and star of the Order of the Garter mounted in a gold locket, possibly by Rundell, Bridge & Co., with chased and repoussé Garter emblems and with his crowned initials on the lid, the reverse chased with the badge of the Order of the Bath within the collar and the badge of the Order of the Thistle on a matte ground.

William IV was born William Henry on the 21st of August, 1765, the third son of George III. From the passing of George IV, his older brother, William inherited the throne much older than his predecessors, at age 64. His reign from 1830 to 1837 was short, but yielded massive change to social and economic… Continue reading Mourning Fashion & Jewels During William IV

Watches, Chains and Accessories

Sentimental accessories show just how important the Romantic movement was within the fashion of 19th century society. Many peripheral accessories for costume and daily use were produced, from Albert chains (chains buttoned into the waistcoat through a T-bar with watches and other accessories attached), to chatelaines and stick pins; the daily tools of usage were… Continue reading Watches, Chains and Accessories

A Mourning Tour: The Mourning Brooch Standard, Early-Mid 19th Century

1840s Style

Mourning jewels are easy to identify for their purpose. It is within the sentiment of a jewel that one can discover the continuity of a short period in time, simply through design and stylistic choices. Looking at several brooches with very similar styles, we can see the two unified with their construction, dedication and purpose… Continue reading A Mourning Tour: The Mourning Brooch Standard, Early-Mid 19th Century