A jewellery case begins with the pieces it will hold.
A ring, a pair of earrings and a necklace each ask for a different kind of space. The interior brings those differences into one considered arrangement.
A private moment
Choosing and returning.
Before the evening begins, a pause to choose. Afterwards, each piece returns to its place. A jewellery case gives these small, familiar gestures a setting of their own.
Form, proportion and surface
The shape of an interior.
Blue velvet follows the divisions of a black leather case. Removable pads reveal how an interior can be arranged in layers: a surviving detail from Crown Prince Gustaf’s travelling service.
Depth, access and the distance between pieces matter more than a compartment count alone. For jewellery, the choice of lining must also suit the particular gemstones and finishes.
Room and journey
Ready to leave.
The objects chosen for an evening may also accompany a longer journey. A case kept in a room and one carried in luggage face different demands.
Weight, closure, movement and access become part of the design when the collection travels.
Explore travelThe historic object
Reading an original.
For a historic jewellery case, examine the case and its fittings together. Marks, dimensions, condition and alterations can help explain what survives.
Missing or later fittings should be distinguished when identifiable.
Provenance & AuthenticityThe theatre, dressing room and London interior are imagined campaign settings created for Leuchars. They do not depict historical Leuchars premises or products offered for sale.
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A question about a case?
For an existing object, include its dimensions, visible marks and the details you would like to understand.
For a contemporary enquiry, begin with the pieces to be held and how the case will be used.
