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Woodford watch from Bonds the Jewellers stars in new Disney Alice film

Posted on 22 June 20217 July 2023 by Douglas Bond

The White Rabbit’s pocket watch in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland stories has to be one of the most iconic watches in literature. So, we were all delighted at Bonds the Jewellers when the props team from the new Disney film adaptation, Alice Through the Looking Glass, approached us to provide them with a pocket […]

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Amethyst Birthstone for February

Posted on 22 June 20217 July 2023 by Douglas Bond

Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is a variety of Quartz that carries a spectacular purple colour that ranges from a blend of deep violet and red to a lighter lilac hue. Ancient Greeks believed that the stone protected the wearer from drunkenness and enabled them to keep a balanced mindset.

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Bilston & Battersea Enamels

Posted on 22 June 202121 July 2023 by Douglas Bond

Enamelling in its various forms was used as long ago as 3000BC as a decorative tool to embellish the work of the goldsmith, reaching popularity in England in the eighteenth century. Enamel boxes from the Georgian period are highly collectable and are sought-after pieces, first used by the aristocracy and socialites to contain snuff for […]

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The History of Lockets

Posted on 22 June 202120 July 2023 by Douglas Bond

Lockets have been around for as long as humans have been adorning themselves. They are small, intricate containers shaped like decorative items, worn by individuals to hold something valuable to them. Early versions date back to the Roman and Greek times. Lockets come in various forms, but the hinged pressed metal heart-shaped design became popular […]

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The Eightieth Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth ll

Posted on 22 June 202121 July 2023 by Douglas Bond

Halcyon Days The Eightieth Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth ll Enamel Box 11-8224 This magnificent gold-embellished enamel box is a tribute to Her Majesty The Queen on her 80th birthday. Born on 21st April 1926 to the Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, she ascended the throne on […]

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