tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7050693874704661564..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Cheapside Hoard: Goldsmiths, Bankers, Jewellers, Pawnbrokers and Toymen … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3896325082924728882015-03-23T17:43:45.075+00:002015-03-23T17:43:45.075+00:00Hi Jess - so glad you enjoyed the post and that yo...Hi Jess - so glad you enjoyed the post and that you learnt a lot .. it's nice to hear ... <br /><br />@ Diana - I'm doing my usual trawl around life that catches my - as these jewels did .. as you and that Emerald Watch - amazing isn't it!<br /><br />The Labradorite is in the next post on scarves ...but that snippet you've just dropped about the block of it being carved into a silk pillow -is incredible ... I hope you find it!<br /><br />No worries re the Horde v Hoard .. there were hordes of people at the museum!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49224217966067711082015-03-23T13:51:15.866+00:002015-03-23T13:51:15.866+00:00Correction to prior comment:
It is a Monday mornin...Correction to prior comment:<br />It is a Monday morning. I meant HOARD, not 'horde'. (Hiding my face in shame...)Diana Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074083771067857127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27773207535594324082015-03-23T13:49:36.096+00:002015-03-23T13:49:36.096+00:00I am sticking my head in to see how you are doing ...I am sticking my head in to see how you are doing (after coming up for air - myself, I mean). I had heard of the Cheapside Horde over the years, but not what was specifically found within it. Some of the pieces are very familiar to me. I want that emerald watch...<br /><br />You know, looking at the photos of Labradorite earlier in the post, I find myself remembering a bibelot by a jeweler found in a book titled, I think, THE MASTER JEWELERS. It was a block of labradoriet carved to resemble a silk pillow. I seem to recall that it had a golden bow around it. Now I must go look it up...Diana Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074083771067857127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6501710568911872292015-03-20T22:00:23.407+00:002015-03-20T22:00:23.407+00:00Now this was a fascinating post! I have always bee...Now this was a fascinating post! I have always been interested in history and sparkly things- but hadn't really thought of gems through the ages in quite this way. I learned a lot. Thanks so much!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23655537093261627502015-03-19T08:43:24.825+00:002015-03-19T08:43:24.825+00:00Hi Janice - if people didn't come and comment ...Hi Janice - if people didn't come and comment and I didn't feel blogging friends around I'd not be posting .. thankfully I just seem to have slotted into posting posts we all enjoy - I'm happy writing and everyone seems to enjoy coming by.<br /><br />Isn't the boat pin amazing and yes I'd wrestle for that ... <br /><br />the painting black of the diamonds .. I'm having so much trouble with them! - they (the goldsmiths etc) didn't know how to cut them and bring the facets out - hence they chose to paint them ... obviously there were chinks - hence the name "black fire" ... it was only in the next century that the Huguenots found out ... <br /><br />Yes I know I'll enjoy Wolf Hall - and I do have the books here ... a treat in store .. <br /><br />Cheers and so good to see you around the blogosphere again .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21583543301560287712015-03-19T08:43:24.358+00:002015-03-19T08:43:24.358+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65116276417192635412015-03-18T15:31:18.544+00:002015-03-18T15:31:18.544+00:00What a lot of work you put into these, Hilary! I&#...What a lot of work you put into these, Hilary! I'm so glad you have such a big readership, folk who appreciate you and all the research and editing you do. What a huge body of work you've curated over the years! This is fascinating stuff, though I don't get why they'd paint diamonds black! I'd actually wear that wee gold and pearl boat pin.<br /><br />You are SO going to enjoy Wolf Hall!! I'm not a history buff like my husband, so I hadn't read the books, but I thoroughly enjoyed the series.janice hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264755008473956457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8567129867064583732015-03-18T07:13:25.060+00:002015-03-18T07:13:25.060+00:00Hi Sarah - I know it does seem extraordinary doesn...Hi Sarah - I know it does seem extraordinary doesn't it .. but they didn't know how to cut diamonds at that stage - it wasn't until the next century that the 'trick' was found - to use another diamond to find the facets ... <br /><br />However obviously by the name black-fire the craftsmen in the 1500s realised there was something special - but couldn't find how to do it.<br /><br />Hope this helps .. I also put it in the post ... but obviously not clearly enough for you .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18468350358147197882015-03-17T21:18:28.943+00:002015-03-17T21:18:28.943+00:00Why would they paint the diamonds?? Why not just t...Why would they paint the diamonds?? Why not just take a lesser gem and paint it and claim it's a diamond? So much cheaper and no one will be able to tell the difference (because they PAINTED it. Sorry that's really getting to me :D).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165495372283788914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33979297178485769502015-03-17T16:32:41.826+00:002015-03-17T16:32:41.826+00:00@ Denise - it's an amazing story that has taug...@ Denise - it's an amazing story that has taught me loads about so many things .. and I loved the learning about Cheapside .. and yes Henry VIII was a power dresser too .. and I wouldn't want to argue with our history then!<br /><br />@ Rosie - glad this post brings some extra light to your book on the Tudors - fascinating period of history ...<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59607958509654855842015-03-17T11:36:46.682+00:002015-03-17T11:36:46.682+00:00This goes great with a book on the Tudors I've...This goes great with a book on the Tudors I've just read.Rosie Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814740525740666516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47032707405264741392015-03-17T02:14:42.122+00:002015-03-17T02:14:42.122+00:00Hi Hilary. Such a lot of hidden and not-so-hidden ...Hi Hilary. Such a lot of hidden and not-so-hidden treasures. Love that name Cheapside which was anything but. I often gaze in wonder at the jewels that bedecked such as King Henry V111. Can't argue with that history!<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90736309108937697622015-03-16T07:17:11.983+00:002015-03-16T07:17:11.983+00:00@ Val - thanks .. the hip needed doing - soon it w...@ Val - thanks .. the hip needed doing - soon it will all be over .. it does seem to be back on the mend again. tortoise .. I've been a little like that! Though the hare wants to get out!<br /><br />@ Julia - thanks re the links in the comments I left. Welcome back ... and good luck with the feedback - I'm sure all will be well.<br /><br />@ Joylene - I learn too .. and just like putting the extra snippets in .. <br /><br />@ Sherry - I too hadn't really thought about the symbolism in the early art ... especially portraits.<br /><br />@ Susan - thanks re the gem comment!<br /><br />@ Diane - yes we're lucky we could see it all and also have it all researched for us<br /><br />@ Jenny - I know I'll share the chains with you .. they looked so so pretty. Glad you've enjoyed and learnt some things .. makes writing the posts interesting.<br /><br />Cheers to you all - and thanks for your visits .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18707649296741130452015-03-16T04:25:22.982+00:002015-03-16T04:25:22.982+00:00What an adventure you've taken me on. Thanks.
...What an adventure you've taken me on. Thanks.<br />I would like those enamelled chains, please. :)<br /><br />It's like a history lesson coming here - I always come away feeling I've learned something.<br /><br />Cheers, Jenny xxooPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15029135116291033632015-03-15T21:09:49.659+00:002015-03-15T21:09:49.659+00:00Such a variety of treasure found. That's wonde...Such a variety of treasure found. That's wonderful it all went to the museum.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49073737811023577632015-03-15T18:55:49.037+00:002015-03-15T18:55:49.037+00:00A gem of a post! And I do hope you are well on you...A gem of a post! And I do hope you are well on your way to recovery by now!Susan Scheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250142489341777926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73797491109540034202015-03-15T16:23:23.106+00:002015-03-15T16:23:23.106+00:00I hadn't really thought about the symbolism re...I hadn't really thought about the symbolism regarding Queen Elizabeth's clothing, jewelry, and her hand on the globe. Very interesting!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72849355885570168932015-03-15T16:12:52.801+00:002015-03-15T16:12:52.801+00:00Hilary, your posts are better than any PBS show we...Hilary, your posts are better than any PBS show we get over here in N/A. Thank you for teaching me to appreciate all things. Fascinating photos. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53408611821950119312015-03-15T15:50:40.280+00:002015-03-15T15:50:40.280+00:00Hi Hilary.
Thank you for the link about social ine...Hi Hilary.<br />Thank you for the link about social inequalities.<br />I've had a safe trip and now I'm waiting to hear the new feedback from the editors.<br />I hope your hip is recovering nicely.<br />Cheers,<br /><br />Julia<br />Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27321987764776294742015-03-15T12:35:42.718+00:002015-03-15T12:35:42.718+00:00Fascinating, Hilary! What history each of these pi...Fascinating, Hilary! What history each of these pieces hold! I do hope your hip is improving now. I didn't know you'd had an op! It must be quite an adjustment for you. Take it easy and don't overdo things - you are always running from here to there, so now you must behave like the tortoise and not the hare :)Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57692178002849212012015-03-15T08:50:16.155+00:002015-03-15T08:50:16.155+00:00@ Beste - it was fun to write, to learn about the ...@ Beste - it was fun to write, to learn about the area, the history and then the story of uncovering the jewels .. <br /><br />@ Annalisa - they painted the diamonds black, because they didn't know how to cut them - that came about in the 1700s - to give them their shining facets.<br /><br />@ Friko - I know they'd be amazing to touch and see wouldn't they ... and I was fascinated by how much I learnt about the Hoard and that period.<br /><br />@ Juliet - welcome back to visiting ... and I'm so glad you enjoyed this gem visit<br /><br />Cheers everyone and Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate this Christian Mothering Day - 4th Sunday in Lent. Thanks for visiting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52440422782979334762015-03-15T08:10:16.140+00:002015-03-15T08:10:16.140+00:00I never knew that gems could be so interesting - b...I never knew that gems could be so interesting - but then again Hilary, you have a way of making any subject interesting. I've had a blog rest, so it's nice to visit again.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61672856241601182892015-03-14T22:03:29.642+00:002015-03-14T22:03:29.642+00:00I want some of those jewels.
But if I can’t deck...I want some of those jewels. <br /><br />But if I can’t deck myself in them looking at them is the next best thing; reading about them here kindles an interest I didn’t know I had.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80037613448542885412015-03-14T19:23:27.492+00:002015-03-14T19:23:27.492+00:00They painted the diamonds black? Surely that would...They painted the diamonds black? Surely that wouldn't look as good as their natural state.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44043474049376207282015-03-14T18:00:40.010+00:002015-03-14T18:00:40.010+00:00What a great post Hilary. I never tire of learnin...What a great post Hilary. I never tire of learning about gem stones and jewels.beste barkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002530133068046229noreply@blogger.com