Let us journey together.
Holding her exquisite Queen Charlotte pendant Melanie ran her figures over the outer rim. So delicate was the carving done for the Queen in 1780, even under a microscope she felt she couldn’t have counted the indentations on the circumference. She took the piece onto the balcony in the bright New York sunshine. Tilting it from side to side the light reflecting off the delicate mother of pearl captured the hues of the rainbow.
The lion and unicorn on the Royal crest of arms in the centre were unbelievable and seemed to be looking back at her from their regal duties. She knew it was the full coat of arms of the British Royal Family prior to 1810. The lion seemed to be smiling at her as she wondered why the unicorn was haltered and chained. Was he a reluctant Royal servant?
How could such intricacy be inscribed by hand with only primitive tools so long ago in a simple artisan’s shack in Canton China 250 years in past history, she mused? The whole piece was only 4cm across with the detail in the centre of the crest being a mere 1cm while still containing eleven individual elements!
Turning the one-millimetre thick pendant piece over she gazed at the elegant Crown of the British Royal Family and the initials CR – Charlotte Regina.
This was indeed of incredible historical significance.
What stories could this piece, held by the Queen playing evening card games in the candle lite chambers of Queen’s Lodge Buckingham House Windsor, have hidden within it? What journeys will it transport her to hear?
She would show it to Marie Antoinette on her next visit. Maybe she would come with her and finally meet her friend from across the English Channel.
The two Queens would have much to talk about.
Giggling to herself Melanie smiling spoke out loud, “I will now have to speak and understand German!”
“Hallo Königin Charlotte. Mein Name ist Melanie Osborne und das ist meine Freundin und deine Marie Antoinette.”
{“Hello Queen Charlotte. My name is Melanie Osborne and this is my friend and yours Marie Antoinette.”}
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To be continued in Melanie’s Biography with love for her sister by her side.
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’
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.
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.
45 - The Postman never arrived.
46 - Sometimes not knowing is the answer.
49 - Change the world one wish at a time
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.
