August.... 'Jewellery'

The theme for our August meeting was jewellery. Jennifer convened the meeting and placed a large maroon velvet cloth on the table where most of the jewellery was displayed. Judith had already attached her display to a cushion which was also maroon and fitted in with the display quite well. She also had a locket and a photo of her grandmother wearing the locket which would have been taken in the early 1900’s. The photo in the locket was of Judith’s great-grandmother and although it was very faded she had a copy of the same photo to show to the group.

Some of our members were unable to attend because of illness and we wish them all the best. This theme presented quite a challenge but we rose to the occasion and saw many beautiful and valuable items and some very pretty but probably inexpensive costume items. Some of the items had belonged to their owner since their teens which possibly made them if not antiques then collectables. Some had been passed down in families and were treasured for that reason. It proved to be a very successful day.

The suggested theme for September is teapots, tea cosies, tea cups or similar items. A teabag will not pass the pub test. The September meeting will be on 25th September.
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Judith Borthwick

Reminiscing about of memories and stories attached to the items we bring to collectors is always enjoyable, and this jewellery themed session proved no exception.  

​Photos - Dorothy Webber and Bev Lee