Colonial Australian Sentimental Jewels

Goldfields brooch with foliate design, 1855 - 1865

Opportunity is a natural aspect to human advancement. Circumstances that are created by governments and politics may be harmful to a culture or a regional territory. Colonisation was one of the most aggressive aspects in Western growth that the world had seen. Rapid transit, mapping and a desire to contest other countries for domination led… Continue reading Colonial Australian Sentimental Jewels

Ballarat Antique Fair, 2011

Here comes the big one! I’ve been saving money for this little adventure, so I hope to be Tweeting from the floor about my experiences, follow me and enjoy the ride. If you’re in the area, come along and let’s discover some treasure together! 12th-14th – Ballarat Antique Fair, Wendouree Badminton Centre, Wendouree, VIC

Ballarat Antique Fair: The Spoils of War

Finding decent mourning jewellery in Australia is becoming quite difficult and when one does find a nice piece, it’s usually got a few more zero’s on the end than a knowledgeable collector would like to reconcile with. That was one of the unfortunate truths to the Ballarat Antique Fair, while there were some lovely things,… Continue reading Ballarat Antique Fair: The Spoils of War