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
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
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
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
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
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
