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Watches

The Quiet Beauty of Mechanical Watches

BY NICHOLAS ENGERT It has been at least five years since I have worn a watch. I have a collection of timepieces, none of which are exceptional but all of which had broken down and remained unloved for over five years in a drawer. Whilst I had not forgotten about them, it had not been a problem to manage without one as, like everyone else, … Continue reading The Quiet Beauty of Mechanical Watches

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EIIR – The Art of Stamps

BY NICHOLAS ENGERT Beauty and Design in the Early Elizabethan Era When Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952 following the death of her father King George VI, Britain faced the future with a fragile optimism. It was a time when even the smallest things — the postage stamps that bore her image — reflected a quiet confidence and beauty that spoke of a nation still … Continue reading EIIR – The Art of Stamps

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