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A 19th century chastity belt reveals more than just a bizarre historical curiosity, it exposes the Victorian era’s deep anxieties about sexuality, morality, and control. Far from medieval myth, these objects were often tied to medical theories, social expectations, and possibly even women’s attempts to protect themselves in unsafe working environments.

Ahoy there! I hope this finds you well. For those of you who enjoyed my blog posts back in the day, I'm pleased to announce they will be making a return. I won't be posting on specific days, but rather, as and when I have something very exciting to show you, just like the item in today's post!

A few months back I found a bit of a rarity. It was one of those where, the more you researched, the more fascinating it became. It's so fascinating in fact, I have to tell you the story that I've uncovered around it.

So, as always, get that kettle on and sit quietly, as we take a look at a rare witness to revolution and retribution...!

Ahoy there shipmates! It's been a while!

I have a special 'Blog Post Monday' for you this week. It is in fact a guest blog post written by some very good antique dealer friends of mine, Matt and Val.

They told me recently of a find they had and the story which unfolded around it. After picking my jaw up off the floor we all agreed that the story should be heard by more people, so I've given them the 'Blog Post Monday' stage to tell it.

So, as always, get that kettle on, sit back and enjoy this story of an antique find, an intriguing signature and the phenomenal story of one man's mission to fight back against slavery.

Welcome to another Blog Post from me.

This instalment is all about an astonishing find I had recently, with my findings continuing to develop quite rapidly the more I dig into its story.  I felt it necessary, after my recent video about the piece, to update you all on what is fast becoming a 'Museum Piece'.

So, without further ado, let's get down to business.