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Because every piece is a one-off we took a long time choosing each item for the gallery.. The story behind it is remarkable in my opinion, and here it is in her own words.
"Annie's late husband Mark Gladwell started a company called Pure Fabrication, which made jewellery for shops and stores all over the world. Mark had a shop on Portobello Road, where he met and was befriended by a German Jew called Wolfie who had escaped the death camps in Germany and made his home in London. The second world war affected trade and destroyed businesses, not least the fashion jewellery trade. Wolfie used to buy and sell things. One day he bid on a train load of stones, findings and beads which had come from Czechoslovakia, which is known for its fine crystal and glass products. The lot came in second world war ammunition cases, which were full of the most beautiful vintage components.
They were duly delivered to Denman Street and stored on the roof because the building was already too full of beautiful stuff. That summer the then US president Reagan was visiting London. Security was high because historically, London was threatened by IRA bombs. Up on the roof the sun was blazing and various arty types were taking their break when the building was raided by the SAS. Armed police rushed up to the rood believing they had foiled a plot to assassinate the president. The view from the roof was directly over Horse Guard's Parade and Downing Street.
Many years later Annie continues to make jewellery using this resource. All the pieces are unique one-offs and hold this interesting history"
Background Information about Annie Sherburne
If you love funky statement jewellery then look no further than the jewellery of Annie Sherburne. Her pieces are handmade with striking crystals and vintage trinkets from the 20th century and are entirely unique; two pieces of Annie Sherburne jewellery are never the same. Using high quality and durable materials, these pieces of wearable art are striking pieces that are reminiscent of costume jewellery without feeling tacky and low quality to touch, and are proof that vibrant design can be just as delicate and elegant as more humble pieces.
With necklaces, earrings, and brooches, and backs made of brass or copper and sprayed to prevent allergies, these pieces are both beautiful and safe for everyone, making yourself or your loved ones feel special for receiving such a distinctive piece of art that will definitely turn heads.
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