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Artwork of a 19th-century man wearing a top hat and carrying a cane topped with the head of a bird.

19 Sep

Suave and Sophisticated with Adrian Dickens

Take a 200-year journey exploring pieces favoured by fashionable gentlemen. From snuff boxes and elaborate canes, posey holders and Albert chains, to dress jewellery and signet rings, this talk explains the adornments chosen by gentlemen of the day.

A selection of men's jewellery and accoutrements from Circa AD Jewels will be on display at the lecture, with 10% of any sales on the day going to The Johnston Collection.

Adrian Dickens is a jeweller with 40 years’ experience in modern, estate, vintage and antique jewellery.

Date	Times
Fri 19 Sep	2:00pm - 3:30pm

From $45 to $55

Adult / general $55
Student / concession $45

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