TRINKETS & WARES

This quarterfoil shaped pendant is decorated with an heraldic dragon. It is a replica of a medieval pendant that would have been gilded and enameled. These pendants were worn on the harnesses of horses as decoration. Some of the more popular designs...

During the medieval period Knights in armour would decorate their shields with heraldic designs. These would be used to identify each knight either on the battlefield or during a tournament. Some of the most popular heraldic designs featured animals and...

During the medieval period Knights in armour would decorate their shields with heraldic designs. These would be used to identify each knight either on the battlefield or during a tournament. Some of the most popular heraldic designs featured animals and...

Henry VIII became King of England in 1509. Henry proclaimed himself Head of The Church of England and dissolved the monasteries. He had six wives during his reign in his quest for a male heir. Henry VIII was the first English monarch to have a navy and...

Henry VIII was born in Greenwich in 1491. He became King of England in 1509 after being crowned at Westminster Abbey. Henry Proclaimed himself head of the Church of England and dissolved the monasteries. He had six wives during his reign in his quest for...

Henry VIII became king of England in 1509. Henry renounced the papal supremacy and proclaimed himself Head of the Church of England and dissolved the monasteries. He had six wives in his quest for a male heir. Henry VIII was the first English monarch to...

Handcuffs are restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists close together. They comprise two parts, linked together by a chain. The early handcuffs would have been used to ensure prisoners could not escape. These handcuffs are made from...

The Hoplite was a Greek soldier who went into battle in dress and equipment of their own choosing. This included a bronze shield called a Hoplon and a Gladius that was a small, maneuverable sword. They wore bronze leggings and a bronze helmet. This...

Greek mythology and history appear in Greek jewellery designs. This can be seen in jewellery portraying their deities, people and animals from heroic legends. Owls were also popular in jewellery and coinage as Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and...

Owls were also popular in jewellery and coinage as Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and her symbol was the owl. This pewter Greek owl is made from lead-free pewter and is supplied on a quality key chain.

In ancient Greece Gold jewellery was mostly worn for public appearances or on special occasions. It was frequently given as a gift and was predominantly used by women to show wealth, social status and beauty. Much of this jewellery was made from gold...