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…
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….
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….
The Vault: Jet Cameo of Mary Queen of Scots
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…
The Vault: A Parure by Flavelle Brothers
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…
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…
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….
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….
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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