An artist’s grief

Shrouded in grief the artist sat, head bowed in silent concentration.

Again, his family would go hungry tonight.

He dreamed of a day when his work would transport them from the poverty of their lives.

Hand carving his feelings lovingly into the delicate mother of pearl his eyes again filled.

Hand carved in Canton China circa 1810 - Artist Unknown.

Hand carved in Canton China circa 1810 - Artist Unknown.

The scene now portrayed had come to him in his dreams and with the words and poems of Emperor Ch’ien Lung.

It had taken him four days with the echoes of his heart beats etched into every stroke.

Dusting the final detail away from the exquisite carving of his creation, tomorrow another bowl of rice would be his payment.

As he blew out the candle, the strains of melancholy drifted in through the open window.

Tonight, they would go hungry, but tomorrow they will eat.

Transported into history

1 - It was a night to remember forever!

2 - Moving within elite circles.

3 - Melanie was transported to ‘Un jour à Versailles’

4 - James will never believe this!

5 - James called back, but Melanie was away in France!

6 - “Happy anniversary my love - See you tonight”

7 - They woke in each other’s arms

8 - “Would you marry me 230 years ago James?”

9 - The French Court setting designs.

10 - Immersed in history

11 - Planning a trip for one day in May

12 - Auction Day to come somewhere in time May 7th 1819

13 - A breakfast fit for a King

14 - Hello Lord Wemsys - May 7th 1819

15 - Now we can return to see Marie.

16 - James and Melanie will marry in Versailles tomorrow.

17 - The wedding June 7th 1789.

18 - The letter was stained by Melanie’s tears.

19 - To visit Versailles once more

20- The flight to Geneva with Merie by her side

21 - The saving of Marie’s Jewels

22 - I fear to be the Last Queen of France. Write our story!

23 - Holding you forever my sister. Time still exists!

24 - A lock of hair

25 - Slavery – the absence of Choice to Choose.

26 - James will you still love me in another 200 years?

27 - Our bond will never break, even in a thousand years.

28 - A hole in the heart of history. A story of slavery.

29 - Our love will go on wherever you are.

30 - ‘The Slavery of Marie Antoinette’

31 - Loveless for so long.

32 - The Power of the pendant. "Nous avons aimé dans le temps."

33 - “Viva La Vida Melanie.” {“Live life Melanie.”}

34 - Time alone gives Marie love.

35 - Marie-Thérèse did live.
36 - Time heals. 

37 - Escape from Tuileries Palace.

38 - The endless dawns of time.

39 - A blast from the past.

40 - Where is it? Where is it!!?

41 - Tears from the Temple Tower

42 - Where are you now?

43 - Marie-Thérèse’s letter to her mother.

44 - A day will never come.

45 - The Postman never arrived.

46 - Sometimes not knowing is the answer.

47 - Time waits for no one.

48 - Many questions to ask

49 - Change the world one wish at a time

50 - Be the Change you wish to see.

51 - Let me share my vision with you Marie.

52 - Let us journey together.

53 - Snow on the ground

54 - Come with me Marie

55 - The mysterious package

56 - Over the sea to Skye

57 - Another night to remember

58 - The killing of a King

59 - Escape from Perth to Edinburgh; the Queen is safe.

60 - A horse a horse; my kingdom for a horse!

61 - Setting out to Edinburgh Castle

62 - Dreaming

63 - Virtutis Gloria Merces

64 - Drifting back in time.

65 - Sisters of the forest

66 - The Battle of Killiecrankie

67 - Gathering in the Glen

68 - Ask the mountains

69 - Echoes of the past

70 - Where are you Marie?

71 - James heard the call.

72 - Blood on the heather.

73 - Life’s a continuum.

74 - The soothing light of White

75 - The Autumn winds of my heart.

76 - Lost in thoughts and lost in time.

77 - I wish you were here Marie!

78 - Brothers in Arms

79 - Lay me down

80 - Share Christmas with me Melanie.

81 - The Leaving

82 - Louis - last visit.

83 - My days are done.

Transported into history

1 - It was a night to remember forever!

2 - Moving within elite circles.

3 - Melanie was transported to ‘Un jour à Versailles’

4 - James will never believe this!

5 - James called back, but Melanie was away in France!

6 - “Happy anniversary my love - See you tonight”

7 - They woke in each other’s arms

8 - “Would you marry me 230 years ago James?”

9 - The French Court setting designs.

10 - Immersed in history

11 - Planning a trip for one day in May

12 - Auction Day to come somewhere in time May 7th 1819

13 - A breakfast fit for a King

14 - Hello Lord Wemsys - May 7th 1819

15 - Now we can return to see Marie.

16 - James and Melanie will marry in Versailles tomorrow.

17 - The wedding June 7th 1789.

18 - The letter was stained by Melanie’s tears.

19 - To visit Versailles once more

20- The flight to Geneva with Merie by her side

21 - The saving of Marie’s Jewels

22 - I fear to be the Last Queen of France. Write our story!

23 - Holding you forever my sister. Time still exists!

24 - A lock of hair

25 - Slavery – the absence of Choice to Choose.

26 - James will you still love me in another 200 years?

27 - Our bond will never break, even in a thousand years.

28 - A hole in the heart of history. A story of slavery.

29 - Our love will go on wherever you are.

30 - ‘The Slavery of Marie Antoinette’

31 - Loveless for so long.

32 - The Power of the pendant. "Nous avons aimé dans le temps."

33 - “Viva La Vida Melanie.” {“Live life Melanie.”}

34 - Time alone gives Marie love.

35 - Marie-Thérèse did live.
36 - Time heals. 

37 - Escape from Tuileries Palace.

38 - The endless dawns of time.

39 - A blast from the past.

40 - Where is it? Where is it!!?

41 - Tears from the Temple Tower

42 - Where are you now?

43 - Marie-Thérèse’s letter to her mother.

44 - A day will never come.

45 - The Postman never arrived.

46 - Sometimes not knowing is the answer.

47 - Time waits for no one.

48 - Many questions to ask

49 - Change the world one wish at a time

50 - Be the Change you wish to see.

51 - Let me share my vision with you Marie.

52 - Let us journey together.

53 - Snow on the ground

54 - Come with me Marie

55 - The mysterious package

56 - Over the sea to Skye

57 - Another night to remember

58 - The killing of a King

59 - Escape from Perth to Edinburgh; the Queen is safe.

60 - A horse a horse; my kingdom for a horse!

61 - Setting out to Edinburgh Castle

62 - Dreaming

63 - Virtutis Gloria Merces

64 - Drifting back in time.

65 - Sisters of the forest

66 - The Battle of Killiecrankie

67 - Gathering in the Glen

68 - Ask the mountains

69 - Echoes of the past

70 - Where are you Marie?

71 - James heard the call.

72 - Blood on the heather.

73 - Life’s a continuum.

74 - The soothing light of White

75 - The Autumn winds of my heart.

76 - Lost in thoughts and lost in time.

77 - I wish you were here Marie!

78 - Brothers in Arms

79 - Lay me down

80 - Share Christmas with me Melanie.

81 - The Leaving

82 - Louis - last visit.

83 - My days are done.


Ching Dynasty Collection

We are the custodians of some of the most exquisite examples of hand carved artistry from 200 years ago,. These were commissioned by King George III of Great Britain & Ireland for Queen Charlotte in 1780.