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Forbes
6 days ago
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- Forbes
2,000 Years Of Jewels To Star At 2025 Treasure House Fair
An unsigned pavé diamond horse head brooch offered by A La Vieille Russie Antique and vintage jewels will be centerstage at the third edition of Treasure House Fair, being held June 26 – July 1 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea South Grounds in London. Exhibitors will include about 10 dealers that will present jewels and gems spanning more than 2,000 years. The Treasure House art, antiques and design fair was established in 2023, following the 2022 closure of Masterpiece London. The fair was founded by Thomas Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn, who co-founded Masterpiece London in 2009. This year's fair will host more than 70 dealers and galleries in more than 20 vintage, antique and contemporary collecting categories, such as fine art, furniture, antiquities, watches and classic cars. Visitors can expect to see Hellenic jewels, storied heirlooms, striking Art Deco pieces and innovative contemporary designs. Among the high-profile dealers participating this year are: Jewels with Impeccable Provenance Greens of Cheltenham offerings include two historic jewels linked to British naval commander and national hero, Horatio Nelson. An early 19th century diamond brooch with miniature portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson from Greens ... More of Cheltenham The first is an early-19th century diamond bow brooch-pendant with a circular portrait miniature of the admiral. The jewel most likely belonged to Nelson's estranged wife Frances, Viscountess Nelson (1758-1831) who Nelson deserted for Emma Hamilton. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder The second is a rare diamond and enamel pendant, similar to other jewels presented by Ottoman Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) to Admiral Nelson and other British naval commanders in gratitude for the Royal Navy's victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. A late 16th-century cameo featuring a 9-carat Colombian emerald that depicts Archduke Emest of ... More Austria from Greens of Cheltenham Greens of Cheltenham will also showcase two engraved emeralds: an important Mughal emerald seal made for and bearing the name of Marian Hastings, wife of Warren Hastings, Governor General of India 1773-1785; and a late 16th-century cameo featuring a 9-carat Colombian emerald that depicts Archduke Emest of Austria (1553-1595) with a beard and a large ruff. The venerable London dealer and Fabergé expert, Wartski, will unveil a new discovery: an Imperial clock by Carl Fabergé last publicly seen 123 years ago. It was made in St. Petersburg, (1896-1902) for the Grand Duchess Maria Georgievna, princess of Greece and Denmark, daughter of King George I of Greece and first cousin of Emperor Nicholas II. The enameled clock has not been seen since the exhibition of the Imperial Family's Fabergé collection in St. Petersburg in March 1902. 100 Years of Art Deco Jewelry Sandra Cronan will offer a collection of Art Deco jewels. Highlights include an 'escalator' style green tourmaline and diamond double clip brooch by Cartier New York, circa 1940; and a pair of Mauboussin Tutti Frutti carved emerald, ruby and diamond clips in platinum, made in Paris, circa 1925. Green tourmaline and diamond double clip brooch by Cartier New York, circa 1940, offered by Sandra ... More Cronan A La Vieille Russie will attend Treasure House for the second consecutive year. To mark the occasion, it will present a selection of jewels by legendary designers Paul Flato, Janesich, Drayson and J.E. Caldwell & Co., along with pieces from prestigious historical jewelry houses, including Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Mauboussin. Standout pieces include a gold, platinum and sapphire bracelet with a zigzag pattern by Paul Flato, circa 1930. A Paul Flato, 1930, sapphire bracelet from A La Vieille Russie In the 1920s and 1930s, many jewelry houses pioneered animal-themed designs. Among the pieces on view at the fair are a diamond and sapphire brooch by Cartier, Paris, from S.J. Phillips, and a 1920s American diamond horse head brooch from A La Vieille Russie, featuring a black enamel bridle, ruby and white enamel headband and an emerald eye. Two Millennia of Gold Jewels The jewels on view at the fair will also trace two millennia of gold jewelry, from an Ancient Greek oak wreath, circa 4th - 3rd century B.C. being offered by Kallos Gallery. Meanwhile, there will be contemporary creations by Scottish goldsmith Andrew Lamb and Japanese artist Kayo Saito that will be presented by art dealer, Adrian Sassoon. 3rd century B.C. ancient Greek oak wreath offered from Kallos Gallery Other highlights include an archaeological style gold necklace, circa 1870, by Robert Phillips, one of the first jewelers in Britain to embrace the archaeological style. Necklace and ring by contemporary jeweler, Andrew Lamb, offered by Adrian Sassoon gallery The fair will also host a non-selling exhibition of historic Bugatti automobiles. Titled, 'The Brilliant Bugattis,' it will be the first exhibition about the Bugatti family in the U.K. since in 1979. Consisting of 30 artworks, designs and cars, it will feature pieces by the family patriarch, Carlo (1856-1940), who was a skilled designer in multiple disciplines. Earrings by contemporary jewelry artist, Kayo Saito, offered by Adrian Sassoon The exhibition will also feature his sons, the animal sculptor Rembrandt (1884-1916), and the car engineer, Ettore (1881-1946); and his grandson, Jean (1909-1939) whose car designs significantly contributed to the fame of the Bugatti name today. This show is being curated by Edward Horswell, an authority on artworks relating to the Bugatti family. It will feature rarely seen pieces loaned by Bugatti collectors.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Union Jack Flag That Was Flown at the Battle of Trafalgar Could Fetch Up to $1 Million at Auction
There is certainly no shortage of Union Jack flags in the United Kingdom—the tat shops alone offer up thousands, if not millions—but the one crossing the auction block this summer is distinguished by an incredible history. The iconic piece of fabric, which will be auctioned off during Christie's Classic Week in London this July, was flown by HMS Spartiate at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This consequential naval clash saw Admiral Horatio Nelson and his 27 British ships defeat a robust 33-strong Franco-Spanish fleet, thereby stopping French general Napoleon Bonaparte and his army from invading England. More from Robb Report A Tourist Damaged Two Terracotta Warriors at China's Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang Inside a $20 Million L.A. Home Designed by Pritzker Prize-Winning Architect Oscar Niemeyer Mount Gay Just Dropped a Fantastic New Rum Aged Entirely in Cognac Casks 'Nelson was one of the first naval commanders to fly the Union Jack in battle, and to be able to look at one of the very flags flown by his fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar 220 years ago is both remarkable and inspiring,' Thomas Venning, head of Christie's London Book Department, said in a statement. The first Union Flag was created in 1606, but was later updated with the cross of St. Patrick of Ireland in 1801. (The second design is still in use today.) Measuring 91 1/3 inches high by 138 1/2 inches wide, this particular example is one of only three Union Jack flags to survive Trafalgar. Captain James Clephan R.N., Spartiate's second lieutenant, took the flag after the battle, according to Christie's. It was common practice for officers to take such rewards after battle. Benjamin Reed Zaricor acquired the flag in 2009 for the Zaricor Flag Collection. It has been offered to the public just once in 220 years, making it exceptionally rare. The flag also sports a few notable battle scars that highlight its incredible provenance. An analysis carried out by the Zaricor Flag Collection showed shards of metal embedded in the fabric and a large hole on one edge. This suggests the flag may have been in close proximity to a cannonball. Fragments of wood splinters were also found throughout. This piece of British history comes at a cost, of course. The flag is expected to fetch between $675,000 and $1 million (£500,000-800,000) at Christie's London on July 1. It will be on display in the British capital from June 26 as part of the auction house's Classic Week. Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Permission sought to retain Lord Nelson statue in Chichester
Permission is being sought to keep a statue featuring Lord Nelson in place in a West Sussex city for another statue of the famous naval commander alongside his friend Sir George Murray was erected in 2020 outside Murray's former home in North Street in Chichester. Planning permission was given for five years and an extension is being sought from Chichester District Council while "allowing time to decide on, and arrange, a permanent placement for it".The statue, by sculptor Vincent Gray, was awarded a Public and Community Award by Sussex Heritage Trust in 2022. George Murray was born in Chichester in 1759 and joined the Royal Navy when he was 11, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. A plaque next to the sculpture reads: "He rose swiftly through the ranks and first served under Admiral Nelson in 1801 when the two men became close friends. Murray was Nelson's Captain of the Fleet but had to miss the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 as he was sorting out the estate of his late father-in-law."Had he been there, it was likely that he would have been at Nelson's side when he died, rather than Hardy," the plaque reads. George Murray became Mayor of Chichester in 1815, the year he was knighted, and died in the city in Nelson led the Royal Navy to one of its most famous victories at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October was killed during the battle aged 47 after being shot by a French sniper.
Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Times Daily Quiz: Monday May 19, 2025
1 What is the capital city of Poland? 2 Used in Italian cookery, passata sauce is made from sieved what? 3 In which sci-fi TV show did Billie Piper play the companion Rose Tyler? 4 In our solar system, what is the only planet named after a female god? 5 Horatio Nelson lost the sight of his right eye at the 1794 Siege of Calvi on which French island? 6 In 1912, Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly solo across which body of water? 7 Which Venetian artist painted St Paul's Cathedral (c 1754)? 8 Which 1985 film starred Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum and Lesley Ann Warren as Miss Scarlet? 9 In physics, which subdivision of mechanics deals with objects at rest?
Epoch Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Defense Finance Lessons from the Napoleonic Wars
Commentary When discussing American military spending and defense industrial base policy in the context of great power competition with the Chinese Communist Party, it has become common to Various defense professionals have already Britain's In terms of actual military spending, Britain not only focused on maintaining a strong military of its own, but also on bolstering its allies, who could offset areas in which Britain was militarily weak. This was especially true on land. The British Army remained relatively small throughout the wars, While the British Army remained small throughout the war, the Royal Navy grew to become the largest and most capable in Europe, securing command of the seas after Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson Related Stories 4/12/2025 4/10/2025 What lessons do these hold for the United States in its own great power rivalry with the CCP? As noted above, Britain's command of the sea was essential to its victory over France. It therefore sacrificed some degree of capability in its Army to ensure the Royal Navy was properly organized, manned, trained, and equipped, with the shortfall in British land forces made up for by subsidizing the armies of its allies. This could be an especially important guide for the United States. Modern day 'command of the sea' must include both traditional control over the maritime domain (or at least relative dominance in it), but also extends into the air, space, and cyberspace, given their importance to both global commerce and power projection. In a resource-constrained defense environment, the United States may have to take a page from Britain's example and accept reductions in landpower in order to pay for a larger Navy, and more capable air, space, and cyber forces. The corresponding reduction in landpower could be offset by the U.S.'s allies. While the overall U.S. Army is significantly larger than any allied land force in the Indo-Pacific, with over a million soldiers, it only fields around 106,000 in the theater itself, under U.S. Army Pacific. This is significantly smaller than the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Army, and Philippine Army with 150,700, 365,000, and 150,000 active soldiers respectively, and only slightly larger than the Taiwanese Army with 94,000 soldiers. U.S. Army Pacific would undoubtedly surge forces in the event of conflict, but allied armies will always remain closer to the fight than a surge American land force. Allied armies could represent a better way of carrying out land operations in a protracted war with the PLA. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army's maneuver elements could be reduced in size in order to pay for a more capable Navy and Marine Corps (as well as Air Force and Space Force). An American armored brigade combat team Arleigh Burke -class Flight III destroyers or 2.3 Virginia -class submarines. Difficult military choices must be made if the United States hopes to finance long-term competition with the Chinese Communist Party. Great Britain's ability to fund a protracted series of conflicts against France from 1793 to 1815 offers lessons in wartime financing that U.S. policymakers would do well to heed. Power projection capabilities at sea and in the air, space, and cyberspace are critical to Indo-Pacific security, demanding reductions in land capabilities in order to properly finance them. This disadvantage in landpower could be offset by the armies of the U.S.'s allies in the Indo-Pacific. From Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
