Mourning jewellery design is separated by religious piety and values. Since the Protestant Reformation in 1517, the split between the Catholic and Protestant interpretations of death were distinguished by the values of ‘memento mori’ (‘remember you will die’). Showing the desecration of the body and the constant design reminder in jewellery and art that death… Continue reading French Neoclassical Male Mourning Ring
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Sentimental Hair Art
“Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials and survives us like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that, with a lock of hair belonging to a child or friend, we may almost look to to Heaven and compare notes with angelic nature,… Continue reading Sentimental Hair Art
White Enamel Mourning Ring for Wm Benham ob 30 Apr 1796 aet 23
When the young die, they leave behind a lasting imprint on the memory of a family. Their impact was felt for a short time and all the legacy that a parent would imbue upon a child is lost, effectively cutting the family history and removing a legacy. 1796 was an interesting year in mourning jewellery.… Continue reading White Enamel Mourning Ring for Wm Benham ob 30 Apr 1796 aet 23
Auction: The Memento Mori and Mourning Jewelry Collection of Irvin and Anita Schorsch
It is with great pleasure to announce the auction of Irvin and Anita Schorsch’s mourning jewels in Freeman’s auction house in Philadelphia. You can bid online for this magnificent collection and the imagery alone is enough reason to view the collection: Link > View Catalogue, Freemans Auctions in Mourning Jewels Freeman’s is delighted to offer the… Continue reading Auction: The Memento Mori and Mourning Jewelry Collection of Irvin and Anita Schorsch