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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The Vault: Victorian Hairwork Jewellery
The Victorian Hairwork Jewellery 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….
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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….
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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….
