The Vault: Watch Chatelaine and Pocket Watch
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….
Take a look inside Kalmar Antiques’ private collections. These incredible collections feature jewellery, watches and decorative objects that have been curated by the Kalmar family over the last 30 years and have never been previously available for public display. These collections include rare historical items, poignant sentimental pieces and items of obscurity that capture a bygone era. Visit the permanent display in-store, follow the blog series online or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming articles and exhibitions.
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…
The invention of the carriage clock in the early 19th century by Abraham-Louis Breguet answered the call for a reliable clock that was also portable. The name carriage clock is…
Patches worn on the face were a curious fashion trend of the Georgian era. These beauty patches or ‘mouches’ were popular across Europe throughout the 16th and early 17th centuries….
Paste jewellery offers us incredible insight into the opulence of the Georgian era. Diamonds had dominated the fashions of the aristocratic classes, with their ability to sparkle brilliantly by candlelight….
Often existing parallel to one another, every so often the world of horology and jewellery collide to create truly exceptional pieces of wearable (and functional) art. The epitome of this…
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