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A blue enamel and gilt metal Playgoers Club button badge for the “President” contained in orig. plush-lined blue morocco gilt case by D. & J. Wellby Ltd., Garrick Street, London. A blue enamel and gilt metal Playgoers” Club button badge for the President, contained in orig. plush-lined blue morocco gilt case by D. & J. Wellby Ltd., Garrick Street, London. Believed worn by Club President Sir Edward Marshall Hall, KC, (1858 –1927). English, circa 1912
Founded by Heneage Mandell in 1884, the London Playgoers Club met regularly “to afford members facilities for Critical Theatrical Discussions… in the form of… debate[s].” Playgoers in Victorian England did not generally enjoy a favorable reputation, stereotyped as abrasive at best and dangerous at worst. Mandell and his colleagues sought to promote a more genteel image of playgoers while nurturing a relationship between the players and audience.
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Chanel vintage long necklace magnifying glass pendant Long necklace with a rich gold link chain and attached pendant magnifying glass, set in textured gold, with cross design and Chanel signature 'CC'.
The chain with small attached plaque in rear has signature Chanel stamp, marked 'Chanel' and 'made in France'.
Necklace drop measures approximately 19 inches long.
Magnifying glass measures approximately 2 inches diameter.
French, circa 1980's
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Reverse intaglio crystal of a Bumble Bee. Gold set reverse intaglio crystal pin of a Bumble Bee. Mother of pearl backed and rope twist border. English, circa 1880.
For a similar crystal see 'The Art of the Jeweller A Catalogoue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum' edited by Hugh Tait, page 37 and 'The British Museum - Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria 'Mirror to the World' by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe page 222.
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.
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