The Vault: Pocket Watch by Charles Oudin
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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Behind the Bench: Restoring a French Carriage Clock Case
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…
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The Vault: Georgian Era Patch Box
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….
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The Vault: Georgian Era Paste Jewellery
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….
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The Timeless Designs of Andrew Grima and Omega
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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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…
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The Vault: Faith, Hope and Charity Mourning Ring
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…
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Faces of History: The World of Portrait Miniatures
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…
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The Next Chapter in the Kalmar History Book
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…
