Art Deco jewellery
A lecture by Trevor Hancock | Wednesday 19 November 2025 | 6:00–7:15pm
This year marks a century since Art Deco first dazzled the world at the landmark 1925 Exposition lnternationale des Arts Decoratifs Modernes in Paris. Born from a desire for elegance and modernity after the horrors of the First World War, Art Deco prided itself on fusing craftsmanship with geometric forms, luxurious materials, and a forward-looking optimism. This lecture will show the lead up to Art Deco jewellery and give an opportunity to explore the never ending love of this jewellery. Guests are invited to dress appropriately for this evening of style.
About the Speaker
Trevor Hancock has been an antique dealer for over 25 years. He is well known for unusual and unique pieces, mainly found in the United Kingdom. His expertise is in Australian Colonial jewellery and has found important pieces now housed in the National Gallery of Australia, the National Library, the National Museum, and State galleries, including the Art Gallery of South Australia. His discovery of the signet ring belonging to the South Australian Constitution Convention Member and First President of the Australian Senate, Sir Richard Baker, has led to it now being housed in the Old Parliament House Collection, Canberra. Trevor is a Board Member of the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association, an Expert Advisor under the Australian Movable Cultural Heritage Act, an Assessor under the Australian Cultural Gifts Program, and a regular contributor on ABC radio.
DETAILS
When:
Wednesday 19 November 2025 | 6:00pm
Limited parking available on-site.
Wheelchair accessible.
Link Image: A French Art Deco Jabot pin in original box. Platinum, diamonds and onyx c.1920