Antique Jewellery (including appraisal of items)

This study event has a slightly unusual format.

It will be made up of TWO morning lectures that will look at jewellery through the ages (with a break for refreshments inbetween). Following lunch, there will be a final session to look at some of the items of jewellery that have been brought by attendees. (This will be done anonymously.)

Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch AND are invited to bring items of jewellery for discussion.

Doors open at 9:45 am

10:00 - 11:00: Jewellery from Elizabeth I to Victoria

BREAK: (Tea/coffee and cake/biscuits provided)

11:30 - 12:30: Jewellery in the 20th Century

LUNCH: (Please bring your own)

13:30 - 14:45: Afternoon ‘Surgery’ - An appraisal of items

Please note that concessionary parking at Sainsbury's opposite the venue will not be possible at this time of day.

(IMAGE: Napoleonic diamond and emerald ring and Victorian diamond broach are courtesy of the lecturer.)

How to book this event:

This Study Day is open to members of TAS SW London and their friends AND to members of other TAS affiliated Societies.

PRICE: £38 plus a £1.50 booking fee

Booking is via Ticketsource. Click HERE to access the booking site.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Mr John Benjamin

John Benjamin is a jewellery historian, lecturer, author and broadcaster. Formerly International Director of Jewellery at Phillips Fine Art Auctioneers, since 1999 he has been an independent jewellery consultant on behalf of the private client network. John is well-known from his appearances over 30 years on BBC Television’s ever-popular Antiques Roadshow. He is a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company, a Court Assistant and Founder Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars and in 2021 was appointed Honorary Jewellery Adviser to the National Trust.

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