Distinguished Conduct Medal
The Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M) is the oldest British award for gallantry and the second-highest award for gallantry in action. Prior to Queen Victoria’s establishment of the D.C.M in 1854…
Hester Bateman
Hester Bateman is celebrated not just for her status as one of few female silversmiths working in Georgian England, but for the dynamic family business she carved after her husband’s…
What is Spodumene?
‘Spodumene’ (pronounced spoj-uh-meen) is a word not commonly discussed in the world of jewellery, and yet describes a mineral with a history deeply intertwined with all things rich and glamourous….
Garnets
Garnets come in many colours and even in colour-changing varieties, formed from a group of minerals that have similar crystal structures, often used in jewellery. The first colour that comes…
Return of the Jedi: The Story of the Omega Seamaster ‘Jedi’
Fair warning to Omega fans; this might get controversial. ‘Any Seamaster chronograph that isn’t a 145.024 is not a Jedi’ is an all-too-common refrain heard in certain corners of the…
International Watch Company – Mark XI
When you think of military watches, usually the first examples that come to mind are the Dirty Dozens, A. Lange & Sohne pilot’s watches or even Panerai Radiomir wrist watches…
Talk to me about Bell & Ross watches…
The upcoming Luxury Watch Sale taking place on Thursday 18th May has, as always, an eclectic mix of watches available. From an automaton musical alarm pocket watch by Reuge to…
Rutilated Quartz
In this blog, we will explore the properties, history, and uses of rutilated quartz, as well as showcase some stunning examples of jewellery featuring in our upcoming auction. Quartz is…
Talk to me about the Omega Speedmaster Professional Alaska project…
The Omega Speedmaster is one of the most popular models sold at Fellows and has been the subject of a previous blog. Throughout the long life of the Speedmaster there…
Ella and Nelia Casella
Ella and Nelia Casella are known for their collaborative work which spanned a variety of different artistic disciplines; metalworking, watercolour, and enamelling. However, they are perhaps best known for their…