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John C Benjamin
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John Benjamin began his career in 1972 at Cameo Corner, the celebrated Bloomsbury jewellers, renowned for its un-rivalled stock of Ancient, Renaissance and eighteenth and nineteenth century jewellery. He joined Phillips Fine Art Auctioneers as a cataloguer and valuer, remaining for twenty-three years, ultimately becoming International Director of Jewellery. He is a Freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company and of the City of London. Author of "Starting to collect antique jewellery" and co-author with Paul Atterbury of "Jewellery and Silver of HG Murphy". He is an established member of the team of experts on BBC TV Antiques Road Show.
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A History of Jewellery from
Elizabeth I to Elizabeth Taylor The Life and Work of Peter Carl Fabergé: The world's greatest goldsmith Romancing the Stone: A sparkling history of diamonds From Belle Epoque to Bulgari: Jewellery in the twentieth century At the Sign of the Falcon: The life and work of Harry Murphy, a great neglected goldsmith |
Last updated:
14/12/2009 |
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