Aug
29
Not for the Faint of Heart…
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An eclectic assortment of medals and Victorian findings. Each piece a historical narrative awaiting your entry…
Aug
29
Sculptures: Coming Soon
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Every day is a holiday especially at our upcoming Holiday shows!
Aug
26
Much as the name suggests these are parts not intended for the faint of heart. Every 8″ X 8″ box contains a multitude of vintage “junque” and antique cast offs ready to find new purpose and inspire artists and laypersons alike. Parts may be quite dangerous, silly or otherwise useless without the spark of a creative hand.
Jul
17
San Francisco Police Department Pistol Tournament Medal on Copper chain. (Hands not included)
Another San Francisco Police Department Pistol Tournament medal on Copper chain.
Turn of the century French police medal on silver chain with Labradorite. Custom piece~ what type of imagery would you like in your necklace?
Art Deco French Firefighters Necklace on Ruby and Vermeil chain with Citrine accent stones. A custom piece for the wife of a firefighter.
Victorian inspired contemporary dragonfly necklace with Agate on Aged Brass chain.
Jun
09
Lovely Renewal
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A Lovely Belgian Le Soir Medal.
German Compass/ Map Measurer.
Everything old is new.
Jun
05
Sit Down Beside Me…
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A collection of curiosities.
Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign War medal of a Chief’s profile,
Ancient Peruvian merit medal first prize,
A vintage compass made in France,
1959 1st place long jump medal from Surrey,
“Ride ‘em cowboy” Fob,
Byer Transportation return key fob.
Some things are connected and some are not.
May
24
Having an “Eye”…
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“There is a passion for hunting something deeply implanted in the human breast” ~ Dickens
May
24
Entering the Narrative…
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A relic from Peru (1) is both timeless and new.
This Belgian nouveau medal (2) is cause for celebration…
as is the Belgian piece commissioned by Prince Albert for efforts in the Congo created (1909) in commemoration (3/4).
The Yellowood trail is remembered with a buck (5).
First Prize is a stellar affair with this Peuruvian treasure (6) for merit rather than luck.
A reminder of the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition (7/8) causes one to reflect on the beginnings of Treasure Island.
Found in Monterey, this jackknife (9) must have been one memorable dive…
As was the Peruvian student honored in this silver prize (10).
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Apr
06
April Showers…
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A custom cow from Belgium.
A chief found in Chicago, a birthday gift to myself!
Finally, “show”ing off in Oakland with new displays…
Mar
30
It’s getting Haute in Here…
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A turn of the century compass will guide us to a many an adventure.
The second medal honors the Uruguay France School for the orphans of World War I with a timeless image of a young girl sewing by the famed French medal maker Pautot.
A Early twentieth century Bronze Royal Scots Fusiliers King’s crown boxing medal (Is that a mouthful?) commemorates the memory of a victor from so long ago.
Our final narrative features an unmarked medal found in Uruguay featuring a bicycle race in ornate deco form. Perhaps you have earned your name engraved on the back?
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A curiosity for the ancient, a passion for the hunt, a compulsion for collecting, and an aesthetic for the odd. Jewelry made with you in mind. I love creating one of a kind pieces based on imagery that is non-traditional, ironic or a passion of the wearers. I seem to have spent my whole life with medals, lockets, and treasures in my pockets. Seems everyone else does to. So I find them and give them new life as a wearable piece of art. Read more..