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Rebecca Evans is curator of European and Australian Decorative Arts at the Art Gallery of SA.

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Off the Wall: The life of lace

Intricate contemporary jewellery works on display at the Art Gallery of SA echo lace-making traditions dating back to the 17^th century, when it was rumoured wealthy men would mortgage entire estates to buy a lace collar or cuffs.

Off the Wall: The mother of all pearls

This striking circa-1865 gold-set brooch recently acquired by the Art Gallery of South Australia was made by one of the state’s early masters of innovative gold and silver work.