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  • Objects,  The Curious World

    Curious Objects: Butterfly Wing Jewellery

    4 June 2021 / 4 Comments

    The gorgeous blue wings catch the light and change colour in so many different ways. Nothing man-made would come close to the beauty of these natural wings.

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    Kim

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    Grouse Claw Pins – Choosing the Right One

    25 August 2020 / 1 Comment

    Grouse claw pins ooze individuality, but how do you choose the right one for you? I hope my guide will help you understand these exceptional pieces of jewellery a little better.

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    Kim
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    Curious Objects: Grouse Claw Kilt Pins

    11 August 2020 / 4 Comments

    When I acquired my first bird foot brooch, I had no idea that it was a grouse claw kilt pin. I was looking for unusual jewellery, Victorian and very gothic looking, it was perfect for my Curiosity Shop. Having little knowledge about birds and their anatomy, my brooch looked to me as though it came from a crow or a raven. It wasn’t until much later that I discovered which bird these strange feet belonged to and the history of these unusual pins or brooches. The History of Grouse Claw Kilt Pins Grouse Grouse are galliformes, a type of ground bird in the same family as chickens. There are four…

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