Here is a ring that is in particularly unique. This ring shows all the markings of being something that defies the standardisation of the Neoclassical pieces of England and takes with it the unique nature of the pieces of the European Continent. Firstly, notice how this piece reflects the shape of the navette style of… Continue reading There is But a Step Between Me and Death in This 1789 Ring
Tag: Weeping
Symbolism, The Woman
If you see a woman weeping at a tomb or plinth, this is considered to be the mourning ‘widow’ / ‘grieving woman’ / representation of the Madonna. The woman was the focal point of the family and considered to uphold the virtue of the house, hence why the focus of mourning has been centred on… Continue reading Symbolism, The Woman