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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Ancient and Modern

Something old....something new. In this case, some things VERY old indeed. A friend contacted me last week and asked if I was interested in any roman coins - she had come across a supplier and thought of me. I chose a couple of pairs on her recommendation and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the relief on them - really good for 2000 years old! I bit of googling and I could even identify the Emperor - Trajan.






Those connectors are new from Lucy Haslam - copper, soldered with silver but left rough and old looking. Topped with crusty old roman glass. Look almost like they have just been excavated. We have an old excavated Roman fort about 5 miles away at Ribchester - any place name ending in 'chester' came from the Latin 'castra' - a camp - and often go for  a wander round the museum.

Now I'm off in the 'ancient' mood, I dug out the pair of ammonite fossils I got at the Rock and Gem Show. From the Dorset coast, which is a treasure trove for them. Even older than roman coins. Millions of years probably. So special, I let them have my last pair of Basha Beads (but I have ordered more!) Just look at the light that emanates from within. Magical.



 
 
 
Both these pairs have already gone, but I promise more roman goodies soon. Have a great week everyone, and see you again in a fortnight. 
 
Lindsay x
 
 
 

9 comments:

  1. Oh my, amazing. I love love love old coins, and these are very special. You are so lucky having a friend directing you to these. And Lucy's new findings are beautiful. Love the second pair as well. You made these beautiful components come alive in your designs.

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    1. Thanks Janine. What a generous community the beading world can be!

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  3. Wonderful Lindsay! I can't explain it but most of the time I much prefer the old to the new. And the older the better! Beautiful earrings.

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    1. Norbel it can only be described as holding a little history in your hand x

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  4. Both pairs are magnificent Lindsay! Love them

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