The Vault: Memorial Locket for Capt. Aubrey Cartwright
The sentimental power of hair used in jewellery lies in the contrast of the relic and its absence from the body. It is this contrast, of the relic which remains…
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.
The sentimental power of hair used in jewellery lies in the contrast of the relic and its absence from the body. It is this contrast, of the relic which remains…
In the Georgian era opulent fashion trends were just as popular for men as they were for women. Men’s fashion included breeches, sashes, cravats, hats and decorative buckles for belts…
This mourning ring is the next item in our Kalmar Vault series and from this ring we begin to understand Christian iconography and mourning rituals prevalent at the turn of…
Portrait miniatures are a rare connection to those that came before us. These small works of art are not only significant in the artistic ability required to create them but…
If you’ve had the chance to visit Kalmar Antiques recently you may have noticed some interesting developments happening in the retail space next door. The signage is up and the…
Antique jewellery is a window into the past lives of those who came before. This piece from the personal collection of the Kalmar’s is a perfect encapsulation of how these…
‘An Instrumental Legacy’ by Teaghan Hall published in Antiques to Vintage Magazine, Summer 2024, Issue 93. Objects are important as they tell our human history by connecting us to past…
As we celebrate the month of love it seems only appropriate to take a look into some of the most romantic jewels in our collection. Although the gifting of jewellery…
‘Henry F Hutton and the Hutton family, Victorian Jewellers’ by Teaghan Hall published in The Australiana Society Magazine, November 2023, Vol 45: No 4. Jewellers in colonial Australia, often lured…
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