Chunky Georgian Pinchbeck Chain earrings itself engraved with swirling foliate

itself engraved with swirling foliate motifs

led to some beautifully paired-back and simplified forms

with bars that graduate towards the centre forming a shallow triangle

the Quizzing Glass took on a similar role: not simply used to read small print

Chunky Georgian Pinchbeck Chain earrings itself engraved with swirling foliateGlorious Georgian pinchbeck chain with chunky textured links and an ornate, oversized barrel clasp decorated with filigree flowers and lilac pastes. The twin sister of one featured in the landmark publication Georgian Jewellery by Ginny Redington Dawes and Olivia Collings (2007). Ours dates from the 1790s and, at 16. 5 inches, it's a great length to wear just below the collar bone. Pinchbeck is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc (89% copper