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EGM 22 July 2010

Both motions were passed unanimously. Details in the next issue of JHT

The Bishopsland Retrospective Silver and Jewellery exhibition 2010 - Special view for members of SJH

An exhibition displaying and selling current trends in contemporary silver and jewellery will take place at Bishopsland, Dunsden, S. Oxon from Friday 6 August to Sunday 8 August, 2.30-5.30 each day. Outstanding work by over thirty recent graduates and Fellows of Bishopsland who come from both UK and overseas will be on show, celebrating 17 years since the foundation of Bishopsland, and providing an opportunity for collectors.
Visit Bishopsland, for more details of Bishopsland Educational Trust.
Bishopsland has kindly invited members of SJH to a special day on Saturday 7 August for a light lunch and demonstrations in the workshops, and a chance to look at the exhibition. A minibus will be at Reading Station at 12.00 to collect guests arriving by train from Paddington. Demonstrations by this year’s group are planned to include chasing, chain-making and piercing during the afternoon. The minibus will be on hand to return to the rail station, but guests are welcome to stay on for the Presentation ceremony that evening at 6pm.
There is no charge, but numbers are limited, so members wishing to come should apply, by 30 July, here.

Jewellery History Today

The spring issue (JHT 8) was despatched on 8 May. You should have received your copy by now, so, if not, please get in touch here.
For contents, click here.
For contents of previous issues, see Jewellery History Today.

Jewellery History Today - Reviews Editor

Sadly, Melanie Eddy has had to resign as Reviews Editor of Jewellery History Today, due to pressure of work. We are urgently looking for a replacement. Here is Mel's job description.
If you are interested in this (unpaid) job, or need further information, please contact the editor here.

Special event for members: Victoria & Albert exhibition at Buckingham Palace
CHANGE OF DATE
There will be a special view of this major exhibition, for members of SJH, on the evening of Wednesday 15 September, including a talk by the curators and a glass of wine. This is a change of date from that announced in the latest edition of Jewellery History Today, due to the Palace no longer being available on the original date. Details were included with the latest edition of JHT, together with an application form.
For full details of the exhibition, see exhibitions.

SJH documents

Click here for:
Full details of the EGM (24 November 2009), and reasons for the changes approved
Regulations of the Society
Memorandum of Association of the Society
2009 - Accounts, auditor's approval
2009 - Accounts, income and expenditure
2009 - Accounts, balance sheet
2009 - Treasurer's Report
2008 - Accounts
2008 - Treasurer's Report

The SJH Library
The Society of Jewellery Historians has a small library of books on jewellery which is available to members at the Society of Antiquaries, in Burlington House. For full details, contact us here

Bibliographies
In response to requests, we have started to add bibliographies of books of interest to members. For full lists, click here:
Silver marks
European traditional jewellery

Appeals for Speakers
We have received a request for someone willing to talk about some aspect of jewellery. If you are, or know, such a person, please click here for details:
The Molesey & District Antiques Society

Appeals for help
We often get requests from non-members, asking to be put in contact with people with specialist knowledge or interests. If you would like to see any of these requests, please click here:
Information on Thomas How Bromley, jeweller and goldsmith in London ca.1830
Information on origin of 2 old ruby rings
Information on origin of jewellery in old photos
Information on antique niello
Laque & Lawrence Ltd, Court Jewellers
Unknown signet ring
Painted enamel brooch in Miro style
Stick pin with royal connections
Iron and steel jewellery