David Jones, artist and poet (1895-1974) begins his PREFACE TO THE ANATHEMATA :

'I have made a heap of all that I could find.' (1) So wrote Nennius, or whoever composed the introductory matter to Historia Brittonum. He speaks of an 'inward wound' which was caused by the fear that certain things dear to him 'should be like smoke dissipated'. Further, he says, 'not trusting my own learning, which is none at all, but partly from writings and monuments of the ancient inhabitants of Britain, partly from the annals of the Romans and the chronicles of the sacred fathers, Isidore, Hieronymous, Prosper, Eusebius and from the histories of the Scots and Saxons although our enemies . . . I have lispingly put together this . . . about past transactions, that [this material] might not be trodden under foot'. (2)

(1) The actual words are coacervavi omne quod inveni, and occur in Prologue 2 to the Historia.
(2) Quoted from the translation of Prologue 1. See The Works of Gildas and Nennius, J.A.Giles, London 1841.


01 February 2021

Valuations Evening


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Join us for our valuations evening this Wednesday from 5-7pm and discover the value of your treasures in person at our Melbourne saleroom, or remotely. Please note, appointments are for 15 minutes, with a maximum of three items per person.

If you're in Brisbane, join us on Thurs 11 Feb, 10am - 3pm for a Valuation Day at The Calile Hotel.

For all valuation enquiries whether it is for probate, market or insurance please contact:

Caroline Tickner | Head of Valuations | 03 8825 563

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