Lot 62
 

Sold for £720


Lot details

Personal Guided Tour with Joanna Hardy of the William & Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery at The Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The V&A has one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of jewellery in the world. Over 3,000 jewels tell the story of jewellery in Europe from ancient times to the present day. Highlights include a gold Celtic breastplate, jewelled pendants given by Queen Elizabeth I to her courtiers, diamonds worn by Catherine the Great of Russia, jewellery by art nouveau designer René Lalique and diamond tiaras by Cartier. The hour-long personal guided tour for two guests will be conducted by fine jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy, FGA, DGA, FRSA, published author, accredited lecturer for the Arts Society, Freeman of the City of London, Liveryman and Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and regular jewellery specialist on the BBC Antiques Roadshow.  

T&C’s Apply

  • Final bidders to arrange a mutually convenient time and date for the Guided Tour (subject to availability) with Joanna Hardy
  • The length of tour will be ONE hour
  • Subject to related government guidelines 
  • Experience may not be resold or re-auctioned
  • Travel and Accommodation NOT included

Donated by: Joanna Hardy

http://www.joannahardy.com/

 

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