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Forbes
7 hours ago
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2,000 Years Of Jewels To Star At 2025 Treasure House Fair
An unsigned pavé diamond horse head brooch offered by A La Vieille Russie Antique and vintage jewels will be centerstage at the third edition of Treasure House Fair, being held June 26 – July 1 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea South Grounds in London. Exhibitors will include about 10 dealers that will present jewels and gems spanning more than 2,000 years. The Treasure House art, antiques and design fair was established in 2023, following the 2022 closure of Masterpiece London. The fair was founded by Thomas Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn, who co-founded Masterpiece London in 2009. This year's fair will host more than 70 dealers and galleries in more than 20 vintage, antique and contemporary collecting categories, such as fine art, furniture, antiquities, watches and classic cars. Visitors can expect to see Hellenic jewels, storied heirlooms, striking Art Deco pieces and innovative contemporary designs. Among the high-profile dealers participating this year are: Jewels with Impeccable Provenance Greens of Cheltenham offerings include two historic jewels linked to British naval commander and national hero, Horatio Nelson. An early 19th century diamond brooch with miniature portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson from Greens ... More of Cheltenham The first is an early-19th century diamond bow brooch-pendant with a circular portrait miniature of the admiral. The jewel most likely belonged to Nelson's estranged wife Frances, Viscountess Nelson (1758-1831) who Nelson deserted for Emma Hamilton. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder The second is a rare diamond and enamel pendant, similar to other jewels presented by Ottoman Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) to Admiral Nelson and other British naval commanders in gratitude for the Royal Navy's victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. A late 16th-century cameo featuring a 9-carat Colombian emerald that depicts Archduke Emest of ... More Austria from Greens of Cheltenham Greens of Cheltenham will also showcase two engraved emeralds: an important Mughal emerald seal made for and bearing the name of Marian Hastings, wife of Warren Hastings, Governor General of India 1773-1785; and a late 16th-century cameo featuring a 9-carat Colombian emerald that depicts Archduke Emest of Austria (1553-1595) with a beard and a large ruff. The venerable London dealer and Fabergé expert, Wartski, will unveil a new discovery: an Imperial clock by Carl Fabergé last publicly seen 123 years ago. It was made in St. Petersburg, (1896-1902) for the Grand Duchess Maria Georgievna, princess of Greece and Denmark, daughter of King George I of Greece and first cousin of Emperor Nicholas II. The enameled clock has not been seen since the exhibition of the Imperial Family's Fabergé collection in St. Petersburg in March 1902. 100 Years of Art Deco Jewelry Sandra Cronan will offer a collection of Art Deco jewels. Highlights include an 'escalator' style green tourmaline and diamond double clip brooch by Cartier New York, circa 1940; and a pair of Mauboussin Tutti Frutti carved emerald, ruby and diamond clips in platinum, made in Paris, circa 1925. Green tourmaline and diamond double clip brooch by Cartier New York, circa 1940, offered by Sandra ... More Cronan A La Vieille Russie will attend Treasure House for the second consecutive year. To mark the occasion, it will present a selection of jewels by legendary designers Paul Flato, Janesich, Drayson and J.E. Caldwell & Co., along with pieces from prestigious historical jewelry houses, including Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Mauboussin. Standout pieces include a gold, platinum and sapphire bracelet with a zigzag pattern by Paul Flato, circa 1930. A Paul Flato, 1930, sapphire bracelet from A La Vieille Russie In the 1920s and 1930s, many jewelry houses pioneered animal-themed designs. Among the pieces on view at the fair are a diamond and sapphire brooch by Cartier, Paris, from S.J. Phillips, and a 1920s American diamond horse head brooch from A La Vieille Russie, featuring a black enamel bridle, ruby and white enamel headband and an emerald eye. Two Millennia of Gold Jewels The jewels on view at the fair will also trace two millennia of gold jewelry, from an Ancient Greek oak wreath, circa 4th - 3rd century B.C. being offered by Kallos Gallery. Meanwhile, there will be contemporary creations by Scottish goldsmith Andrew Lamb and Japanese artist Kayo Saito that will be presented by art dealer, Adrian Sassoon. 3rd century B.C. ancient Greek oak wreath offered from Kallos Gallery Other highlights include an archaeological style gold necklace, circa 1870, by Robert Phillips, one of the first jewelers in Britain to embrace the archaeological style. Necklace and ring by contemporary jeweler, Andrew Lamb, offered by Adrian Sassoon gallery The fair will also host a non-selling exhibition of historic Bugatti automobiles. Titled, 'The Brilliant Bugattis,' it will be the first exhibition about the Bugatti family in the U.K. since in 1979. Consisting of 30 artworks, designs and cars, it will feature pieces by the family patriarch, Carlo (1856-1940), who was a skilled designer in multiple disciplines. Earrings by contemporary jewelry artist, Kayo Saito, offered by Adrian Sassoon The exhibition will also feature his sons, the animal sculptor Rembrandt (1884-1916), and the car engineer, Ettore (1881-1946); and his grandson, Jean (1909-1939) whose car designs significantly contributed to the fame of the Bugatti name today. This show is being curated by Edward Horswell, an authority on artworks relating to the Bugatti family. It will feature rarely seen pieces loaned by Bugatti collectors.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
The Battle of Trafalgar relic worth stunning sum: Huge flag bearing chilling scars from 1805 naval clash that killed hero Lord Nelson
A unique Union Jack flag which was raised during the Battle of Trafalgar has emerged for sale for £450,000. It was displayed at the front of HMS Royal Sovereign which led one of the columns during the seismic battle on October 21, 1805. Sovereign, commanded by Admiral Collingwood, was first into action against the French and Spanish fleets as Lord Nelson watched on admiringly from HMS Victory. The British naval hero reputedly said: 'See how that noble fellow Collingwood carries his ship into action.' The 100-gun first rate ship cut the enemy line and engaged the Spanish three decker Santa Ana in a titanic duel. Over the course of the battle Sovereign suffered huge damage, with most of her masts and rigging shot away. The flag, which until it was restored still had wood splinters in it, was salvaged from the 183ft-long vessel when the fighting ended. It has been preserved for 220 years and is now being offered for sale by antique dealers Greens of Cheltenham. They say it is the only surviving Union flag from a command ship at Trafalgar. Charles Aubrey Antram, the master's mate who took the flag, was from a family of sailors and with neither he nor any of his brothers having children it passed to their sister, Rachel Nelson Lloyd. When she died childless the flag passed to her great nephew Owen Dunn. It then passed to his son, Captain William Dunn, a First World War veteran, and he came to believe the flag was from the Battle of the Nile. Before he died he gave it to his friend William Ames, a Second World War veteran. It was sold to a private collector following his death at auctioneers Christie's in London in 2004. Antiques dealer Steve Reynolds, of Greens of Cheltenham, said: 'The flag has been restored as it had wood splinters in it. 'Nelson gave the order for the Union flag to be flown at the front of ships to avoid friendly fire incidents. The flag up close. It has been preserved for more than 200 years 'Royal Sovereign was leading the line so it was a very important ship in the battle. 'This flag is the most exciting re-discovered piece of naval history this century.' Martyn Downer, the renowned Nelson specialist, has researched the history of the Royal Sovereign flag which he describes as a 'remarkable survivor'. He said only three more ships took more damage than Sovereign, which suffered 141 casualties. He said: 'This is a remarkable survivor, especially considering that its true identity was lost. 'It has battle damage from splinters and was flown high from Royal Sovereign's forestay - a rope that supported the foremast. 'Nelson had ordered his ships to fly the White Ensign and the Union Flag because he knew the battle would be chaotic and he felt it crucial that his ships could identify each other to avoid friendly fire. 'The Union Flag was flown high on the forestay above the gun smoke to avoid the risk of damage by shot. 'Famously, Nelson ordered his ships to form two lines and sail at the single line of French and Spanish ships. 'Until then, naval engagements usually meant both fleets lining up parallel with each other and firing away - and often there was no clear victor. 'At the head of one line of the British ships at Trafalgar was Nelson's Victory and leading the other was Royal Sovereign under Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood. 'The Royal Sovereign's hull had recently been coppered and she was quicker than any other vessel and broke the enemy line first. 'When Nelson saw this he exclaimed jealously: "See how that noble fellow Collingwood carries his ship into action!" 'Only three British ships took more damage than Royal Sovereign, which suffered 141 casualties. 'She lost much of her rigging as well as her mizzen and main masts. 'Despite her foremast being struck several times and left tottering, the Union Flag was still flying when the battle ended. 'The ship was then towed to Gibraltar for repairs before heading to Portsmouth where she arrived on December 18, two months after the battle. 'There is a painting of Royal Sovereign in her opening engagement against the Santa Ana and it shows the Union Flag flying. 'Because it was unusual to fly the flag in battle most depictions don't include it, but the artist John Wilson Carmichael was a stickler for accuracy. 'At some point after the battle Charles Aubrey Antram took the flag as a memento - a common occurrence. 'It passed down his family who came to believe it had been flown at the Battle of the Nile, but the design of the flag shows this can't have been the case. 'It entered private ownership about 20 years ago and I have helped research its history to prove that it is indeed a Trafalgar flag. 'Of the three flags that survive this is arguable the most important because it was flown from the Royal Sovereign, a 100-gun first rate ship of the line that was first into battle.' Nelson, who urged his men to 'do their duty', was shot dead by a French sniper while masterminding his greatest triumph. The Treasure House Fair takes place at Royal Chelsea Hospital in London from June 26 to July 1. Battle of Trafalgar: Epic sea clash that laid foundations for Britain's global power - and claimed the life of Lord Admiral Nelson Fought on October 21, 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar is one of history's most epic sea clashes. Not only did it see Britain eliminate the most serious threat to security in 200 years, but it also saw the death of British naval hero Admiral Lord Nelson. This was not before his high-risk, but acutely brave strategy won arguably the most decisive victory in the Napoleonic wars. Nelson's triumph gave Britain control of the seas and laid the foundation for Britain's global power for more than a century. Despite signing a peace treaty in 1803, the two nations were at war and fought each other in seas around the world. After Spain allied with France in 1804, the newly-crowned French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte had enough ships to challenge Britain. In October 1805, French Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve led a Combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 ships from the Spanish port of Cadiz to face Nelson and Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood. Nelson, fresh from chasing Villeneuve in the Caribbean, led the 27-ship fleet charge in HMS Victory, while Vice Admiral Collingwood sailed in Royal Sovereign. Battles at sea had until then been mainly inconclusive, as to fire upon the opposing ship, each vessel had to pull up along side one another (broadside) which often resulted in equal damage. Nelson bucked this trend by attacking the Combined Fleet line head on - and sailed perpendicular towards the fleet, exposing the British to heavy fire. He attacked in two columns to split the Combined Fleet's line to target the flagship of Admiral Villneuve. 11. 30am Lord Nelson famously declared that 'England expects that every man will do his duty', in reference to the command that the ships were instructed to think for themselves. The captains had been briefed on the battle plan three weeks before, and were trusted to bravely act on their own initiative and adapt to changing circumstances - unlike their opponents who stuck to their command. Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood led the first column and attacked the rear of the line, and broke through. Nelson sailed directly for the head of the Combined Fleet to dissuade them from doubling back to defend the rear. But before he reached them, he changed course to attack the middle of the line - and Villeneuve's flagship. Speeding toward the centre of the line, HMS Victory found no space to break through as Villeneuve's flagship was being tightly followed - forcing Nelson to ram through at close quarters. In the heat of battle, and surrounded on three sides, Nelson was fatally shot in the chest by a well-drilled French musketeer. The Combined Fleet's vanguard finally began to come to the aid of Admiral Villeneuve, but British ships launch a counter-attack. Admiral Villeneuve struck his colours along with many other ships in the Combined Fleet and surrendered. 4.14pm HMS Victory Captain Thomas Masterman Hardy dropped below deck to congratulate Nelson on his victory. 4.30pm With the knowledge he has secured victory, but before the battle had officially concluded, Lord Nelson died. 5.30pm French ship Achille blew up signalling the end of the battle - in all 17 Combined Fleet ships surrendered. ... so did Nelson really say 'Kiss me, Hardy' with his dying words? By RICHARD CREASY for the Daily Mail (in an article from 2007) It was Britain's greatest naval victory and for more than 200 years historians have analysed every detail. Now, amazingly, a new eye-witness account of the Battle of Trafalgar has emerged during a house clear-out. It gives not only a first-hand view of proceedings from the lower decks but also a different interpretation of one of history's most enduring arguments - Admiral Lord Nelson's dying words. Robert Hilton was a 21-year-old surgeon's mate on HMS Swiftsure, a 74-gun ship that played its part in the destruction of the French and Spanish fleets and of Napoleon's dream of invading England. It was 13 days later, after Swiftsure had made it through gales to Gibraltar for repairs that Hilton took up his pen and wrote a nine-page letter home on November 3, 1805. In it he says Nelson's last words, relayed to his ship's company from Nelson's flag captain, Captain Hardy, were: 'I have then lived long enough.' Many people believe Nelson said: 'Kiss me Hardy.'
