The Museum of Whitby Jet is a genuine establishment of living history. Combined with the store W. Hamond, it presents the oldest connection to 19th century Whitby Jet manufacture that still exists. It is a tribute to the 1500 men and 200 shops that existed in 1873 to produce the finest quality of Jet available… Continue reading Acorn Symbolism in Jewels
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Romantic Sentimental Miniature
At the height of the neoclassical movement, symbolism became the most popular form of sentimental communication, making the true definition of a piece a personal message of the wearer and relegating the understanding of a piece for others a matter of art critique and opinion. This particular piece is no different, showing doves, an… Continue reading Romantic Sentimental Miniature
Early Modern Memorial and Sentimental Bracelets
Due to their size and function, sentimental and memorial bracelets have varied in degrees of popularity over time. Unlike more personal forms of mourning jewellery (such as lockets), they are a public display of mourning and often a status symbol. Their function is defined by fashion, where it dictates, they become popular. The use of… Continue reading Early Modern Memorial and Sentimental Bracelets
Art of Hairwork 5: Victorian Hairwork Fob Chain With Black Enamel Fittings
Symbolism in watch chains and their fittings are primarily the key identifier when it comes to many of the surviving chains today. The identification can lead us to note the quality of the piece and its value. From catalogues of the 1860s to the end of the century, each element within a preview of the… Continue reading Art of Hairwork 5: Victorian Hairwork Fob Chain With Black Enamel Fittings