The Vault: A Pocket Watch by George Prior
For over three generations the Prior name has been held in high esteem in the world of watchmaking. The brand existed for approximately 113 years from the late 18th century to…
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For over three generations the Prior name has been held in high esteem in the world of watchmaking. The brand existed for approximately 113 years from the late 18th century to…
The design aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement has become unmistakable across art, architecture, illustration, graphic work, furniture and jewellery. The free-flowing, whimsical forms evoked a sense of liberation during…
The fad for hair incorporated in jewellery can be observed in literary references as early as the 16th century but gained widespread popularity throughout the 19th century. Although the inclusion…
Perhaps no other topic has been as hotly debated amongst watch enthusiasts as the decision to polish a vintage watch. And we can understand why, no one wants to hear…
By the 18th century onwards, a pocket watch would be an essential accessory for women and would often be worn attached to a chatelaine or hanging from a waist girdle….
The rule of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542 – 1567) was shrouded in scandal and betrayal which ultimately led to her abdication and subsequent execution. Her rule was documented throughout…
Upcoming display of Omega Art Collection Watches, November/December 2023
This item from the Kalmar Vault is a unique piece of 19th century Australian jewellery. Through tracing the history of this item, we uncover the story of the Flavelle brothers…
Items of adornment throughout the Georgian era were often utilitarian in nature, with an emphasis not only on aesthetic but on everyday objects of use. Perhaps the most prolific of…
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