Colonial Australian Sentimental Jewels

Goldfields brooch with foliate design, 1855 - 1865

Opportunity is a natural aspect to human advancement. Circumstances that are created by governments and politics may be harmful to a culture or a regional territory. Colonisation was one of the most aggressive aspects in Western growth that the world had seen. Rapid transit, mapping and a desire to contest other countries for domination led… Continue reading Colonial Australian Sentimental Jewels

1803 Mourning Ring for Mrs Marg. Mackenzie of Suddie

On the 23rd of October, 2024, Fellows Auctions UK offers this amazing mourning ring from the Joseph Bonnar Collection. The mourning ring is dedicated to ‘Mrs Marg. Mackenzie of Suddie, died 13th April 1803, aged 64’ “As a member of one of Scotland’s most powerful clans, Margaret’s life was closely linked to the broader story of… Continue reading 1803 Mourning Ring for Mrs Marg. Mackenzie of Suddie