Historical Treasures
Coins have always had a fascination for Elizabeth because of their historical association. She is interested to learn about the lives and the significance of the people whose heads feature on the coins. “When I pick up an ancient coin I am aware that I am touching something that has been handled by people many hundreds of years ago. Coins are a connection with the past, perhaps some have been used to buy groceries or to pay a king’s ransom”, says Elizabeth. The first time Elizabeth used a coin in one of her designs, she was devastated. The goldsmith proudly showed her the finished gleaming coin which he had polished until it shone- thus removing two thousand years of patina!
Elizabeth also works with other small historical treasures and brings a new life to an object with a fascinating history.
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Roller Seal Hoop Earrings
$8,750 -
Coin and Gold Corde Bracelet
$20,000 -
Silver Coin Earrings
$10,750 -
Medieval Bronze Mirror Case and Gold Flame Pin
$17,625 -
Roller Seal Plaque with Sunstone, Pearl and Onyx Necklace
$15,125 -
Silver Medal with Agate Necklace
$13,250 -
Bronze Coin Bracelet
$18,875 -
Silver Coin and Pearl Pin
$17,000 -
The Helios Bracelet
$22,625 -
Zeus Ammon Bronze Pin
$10,000 -
Gold Enamelled Cross Pendant
$5,125 -
The ‘Heraldic’ Pin
$12,625 -
“Franklin” Pin
$14,375 -
Tanit Pendant with Diamonds
$8,750 -
Bronze Hound and Carnelian Snail Cameo Pin
$20,125