A Charm of Goldfinches
Brooch
2007 (made)
2007 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Paul Preston's detailed depictions of the natural world have been a much-loved part of British studio jewellery since the 1970s. Of this brooch he has written 'The main theme is goldfinches on thistledown but amongst these are supporting cast namely: two mice, two snails, ragwort flowers with yellow/black caterpillars of the cinnabar moth (several of these), mushrooms, an adder and (of course) a mole looking out from the earth.' The mole has particular significance for Preston who often refers to himself as 'Mole' or 'Red Mole'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | A Charm of Goldfinches (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Gold, set with rubies |
| Brief description | 'A Charm of Goldfinches' brooch, gold set with rubies, designed and made by Paul Preston (born 1943), made in Wales, 2007 |
| Physical description | Brooch of coloured golds with rubies, in the form of birds and animals in foliage, set within a classical structure on wheels. |
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| Credit line | Given to honour the life of Valerie Stewart and her career at the Oxford Gallery |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Paul Preston's detailed depictions of the natural world have been a much-loved part of British studio jewellery since the 1970s. Of this brooch he has written 'The main theme is goldfinches on thistledown but amongst these are supporting cast namely: two mice, two snails, ragwort flowers with yellow/black caterpillars of the cinnabar moth (several of these), mushrooms, an adder and (of course) a mole looking out from the earth.' The mole has particular significance for Preston who often refers to himself as 'Mole' or 'Red Mole'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.20-2008 |
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| Record created | May 8, 2008 |
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