A very Victorian scandal

This early-Victorian bracelet comprising eight portrait miniatures and four unusual eye miniatures set in gold is inscribed on the back with a series of identifying names, including that of Josias Nottidge, the children’s father, and his wife Emily. It tells the story of a Victorian scandal.

The Nottidge offspring had grown up in privilege in Wixoe, Suffolk, the children of wealthy wool c…

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