Jane Austen’s Regency World

The July/August 2011 issue of Jane Austen’s Regency World magazine is now on sale and has been mailed to subscribers.In the new issue:JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL IN BATH A preview of the exciting programme lined up for SeptemberTHEATRICAL PAINTINGS The amazing set of costumed portraits collected by Somerset Maugham is now in safe handsCOAST DELIGHTS How … Continue reading Jane Austen’s Regency World →

Our Tempestuous Day by Carolly Erickson

…beneath the surface glitter of Regency life--the opulent interiors, the elegant dress, the grand, scenic architecture--was an underlying malaise, a pervasive emptiness and sense of loss that afflicted a wide spectrum of the populace. Equally powerful was a shift in the moral tone, an urge to uplift, improve and spiritually regenerate the realm--and the world, … Continue reading Our Tempestuous Day by Carolly Erickson →

Period and Aristocratic Jewels

The Sothebys London Fine Jewels Auction in July features contemporary and period jewels, panning three centuries of jewelry workmanship and design – some of which are accompanied with aristocratic provenance. With prices ranging from £3,000 to £50,000, this varied selection of jewelry presents alluring opportunities to acquire attractively priced pieces, ideal for gifts or even … Continue reading Period and Aristocratic Jewels →

Greatest Collection of Porcelain Snuff Boxes

The most important collection of porcelain snuff boxes ever assembled is to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London on 5th July 2011. Comprising 80 boxes, the Helmut Joseph Collection gives a comprehensive overview of the history of European ceramics in snuff boxes, with examples from all major factories including Capodimonte, Meissen, Fulda and … Continue reading Greatest Collection of Porcelain Snuff Boxes →