Pearls and Unicorns-Myth and Magic in Jewellery
A talk by Geoffrey Munn on the importance of superstition and magic.
(Priority booking for members.)
Thursday 27 October
6.30-7.30pm
Includes a glass of wine
£30, Patrons and Members £25
Proof of membership may be required for admission.
This is a dark talk planned to coincide with the advent of Hallowe’en when “the veil between the two worlds is at its thinnest”.
Geoffrey Munn will explain the importance of superstition and magic to our ancestors and will be showing all manner of charm stones used to ward off poison, disease, the evil eye and even fascination by witches! Unicorn’s horn, toadstones and bezoars are top of a long list of apotropaic materials and Geoffrey will explain that faith in them has not completely ebbed away! This is a disquieting presentation, not suitable for the faint hearted…..
Geoffrey Munn is a jewellery specialist, historian and writer, best known as a presenter on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
You can buy tickets online, via the Events Booking line on 03000 290902 (Mon-Fri) or in person at any of our venues. You can also email info@rpmt.org.uk if you have any queries. A £1.80 booking fee may apply to some events. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment. Please book early as an event may be cancelled if too few tickets have been sold.
Please note that events may be cancelled at short notice due to Coronavirus. Refunds in full will be made only if the event is cancelled.
Become a member
Join us now to gain priority booking for this event and a range of other great benefits.
