Life In A Box - Traveller Antiques Dealer Mother Model Iconoclast

Life In A Box gathers treasures and mementos from the estate of Sarah Jane Adams, using the idea that an auction catalogue can disclose a surprising amount about its owner. Through the objects she collected and kept, it builds a portrait of her life, loves and sense of style.

A jewellery and antiques dealer who later became an international model and Instagram sensation in her 60s, Adams recounts her story through a lifetime’s collection. The selection ranges from rare pieces and valuable jewellery to items described as having no monetary worth, alongside personal photographs and other effects from her estate. Described as being told with wit, pathos and charm, the book reflects on style as something personal to the wearer, shaped by meaning, adventure and the stories we carry.

Key details

• Draws on treasures and keepsakes from the estate of Sarah Jane Adams
• Structured around a lifetime’s collection, from rare pieces to everyday objects
• Includes valuable jewellery and items noted as having no monetary worth
• Features personal photographs and effects from her estate
• Presented as a story told with wit, pathos and charm

Synopsis

Seen through the lens of an auction catalogue, Life In A Box considers what possessions can reveal about a person’s life, loves and style. Sarah Jane Adams shares her story via rare pieces, jewellery, personal photographs and other effects from her estate, framing style as a personal expression shaped by meaning, adventure and memory.