Category: Art

The metamorphosis of nature, The richness & beauty of concentrated emotions expressed through allegoric symbolism and emblematic objective form.
Jewelery Art additionally warrants a distinct classification than a ‘mere’ Artifact. This distinction arises from its classical function as a financial instrument.

We open this section with a Cartier Brooch of 1923 inspired by Ancient Egypt , a winged Scarab guarded by 2 cobra snakes, a powerful protective emblem, embodying the king’s divine authority and safeguarding his rebirth and resurrection.

The scarab is a symbol of the god of sunrise Khepri of Atum and of Re , basically symbolising resurection, rebirth, protection, immortality, wealth and royalty. The cobras, often representing the god Uraeus, symbolize sovereignty, divine authority, and protection. The Uraeus was a symbol of the goddess Wadjet, who protected the pharaoh and was a sign of royal power….. a symbol from the land of my ancient male ancestors 😃

A Lovely Enamel Broch with diamonds, ruby , perls and ‘tiffany green’ glass , by a Faberge workmaster August Frederik Hollming 1854-1915 . A reflection of elegance, sophistication, and the timeless beauty of natural and emotional forces coming together. A balance between love and strength, purity and passion, and luxury and nature.

An Art Nouveau floral Brooch with large pearl , rose diamonds in silver and gold mounted plique a jour enamel scrolls , by Hessenberg of frankfurt and Homburg. A celebration of nature’s beauty, the strength of love and wisdom, and the artistry of life’s unfolding journey. It represents the harmony between material luxury and spiritual grace, making it a deeply symbolic and meaningful adornment.

A lovely item by Rene Lalique c.1930’s is this wonderfull Art Nouveau Dragonfly Jewelery piece in gold and emerald symbolizes divine transformation, beauty, and the harmony between nature and femininity, presented in a form that merges both earthly and ethereal symbolism.

A gold snake Brooch with diamonds and Emerald, it embodies themes of transformation, protection, and eternal beauty. It suggests a powerful, regal identity, symbolizing personal growth, clarity, and wisdom, while evoking ideas of immortality and luxurious strength. The blend of materials—gold, diamonds, and emeralds—creates a timeless piece of elegance that is deeply symbolic of life, protection, and renewal.

Art Nouveaux, Italian Liberty, Belle Epoque , Bees on amber. symbolizing the harmony between hard work and reward, the nurturing of life, and the beauty that comes from nature’s productivity, all wrapped in a luxurious, timeless design.

Officialy sanctioned artifacts, they provide an insight into the history and culture of the epoch they were in use, nearly always aspirational created by elites they provide an insight into social governance. Banknotes, Coins, Bonds as a store of wealth also act as memorial of enterprise, labour, profits and economic prosperity.

Greek And Ottoman Financial Instruments

Greek Drachma Banknotes 1841 – 2002

Greek Bonds

Constantinople the Cosmopolitan Capital Of The Greek-Roman World , a Beacon of Civilisation and Commerce , home to some of my ancestors … Considering many of the ancient buildings have been destroyed by wars and looting I have to use accurate reconstructions

more soon 🙂

All Architectural Styles can be found in Britain: Classical, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical , Victorian (Gothic Revival (Neo Gothic), Italianate, and Queen Anne) , Art Nouveau, Modernism, Postmodernism, Contemporary.

Pubs and Taverns UK

Public Lighting, Statues and Other Fixtures – Functional and Symbolic Public Objects , reflective of epoch culture, sometimes informative brushing into the territory of signs.

The wind that begun in Mesopotamia swept by Persia and Greece then Venice and touched Great Britain , its subsided for now … the long(ish) calm before the next wirldwind .

Signs carry summarised information textual, iconic or both, they can be seen as bubbles of culture.