Crown made in Copenhagen for the coronation of Christian IV in 1596. Gold, enamel, diamonds, pearls. H. 17.8, Diam. 20.8 cm.
HAUGHTON INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
“MYSTERY, BEAUTY & PRECIOUSNESS”
Wednesday, 26th and Thursday, 27th June 2024
At SCI / Society of Chemical Industry, 14-15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS
Mystery, Beauty & Preciousness – The mystery, beauty and preciousness of art over the centuries will be discussed including Schatzkammers (Imperial Treasuries), Regalia, Church Treasuries, Rare Jewels, Snuff Boxes, Rare Ceramics – Saint Porchaire and Vezzi, Princely Arms and Armour made by the Helmschmid Dynasty of Renaissance Armourers in the city of Augsburg who counted the Emperors Maximillian I and Charles V among their many clients.
Please visit the videos and articles section of the website to view copies of lectures given at past seminars.