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Free online talk! Fri 21 Nov, 1-2pm on Zoom
As part of our current exhibition by Manx artist Bethany Williams, come and learn more about the history of Manx art. Free tickets via link in bio.

#IsleofMan #Manx #ManxMuseum #BethanyWilliams
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Free online talk! Fri 21 Nov, 1-2pm on Zoom
As part of our current exhibition by Manx artist Bethany Williams, come and learn more about the history of Manx art. Free tickets via link in bio.

#IsleofMan #Manx #ManxMuseum #BethanyWilliams
@manxheritage.bsky.social

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Tiny plaited gold “wires” formed into a finger ring.

Tiny plaited gold “wires” formed into a finger ring.

Plaited gold finger ring
Found Greba, #IsleOfMan

Dated c.1000 AD & buried for safekeeping c. 1050 AD.

Part of a #Viking goldsmith's hoard, perhaps as bullion or jeweller's scrap.

Now in the #ManxMuseum #Douglas

#FindsFriday #Archaeology

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A writing  desk with thick legs & back. The bureau part has inlaid Celtic knotwork & two central draws. A flap pulls down as a writing space on top of the table with slender front legs.

A writing desk with thick legs & back. The bureau part has inlaid Celtic knotwork & two central draws. A flap pulls down as a writing space on top of the table with slender front legs.

Writing desk

Designer: Archibald Knox
Maker: Joseph Cannell, The Sunnyside Workshops, #Douglas #IsleOfMan

A wedding gift from Knox to his friend, Alfred James Collister. It has the initials 'A J C 1901' & a #Celtic interlace pattern

Display #ManxMuseum #Douglas

#WoodcarvingWednesday
#Woodensday

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A silver box standing on legs above a base plate. Decorated with blue / green enamelling with flower shapes & Celtic knots.

A silver box standing on legs above a base plate. Decorated with blue / green enamelling with flower shapes & Celtic knots.

#Liberty #Cymric Silver Cigarette Box with Enamels, Model 632.
#ArchibaldKnox - 1901

“One of Knox's greatest metalwork pieces” - Manx Museum

The silver box stands on legs above enamel work with decoration of #Celtic knots.

Japanese & #ArtNouveau influences

Display #ManxMuseum #Douglas #IsleOfMan

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Wooden desk with Art Nouveau detailing.

Wooden desk with Art Nouveau detailing.

Archibald Knox’s desk, 1902

Designer: Archibald Knox
Maker: Jospeh Cannell, The Sunnyside Workshops, #Douglas #IsleOfMan

From 1902 to 1905 Knox sketched & coloured thousands of homeware & jewellery designs for #Liberty at this desk

Display #ManxMuseum #Douglas

#WoodcarvingWednesday
#Woodensday

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