Maker: Unknown
Engraved or etched glass set in silver. Circular with a pin fastening across the back. Venus or a nymph, seated on a tree trunk, blowing heart-shaped bubbles, assisted by Cupid, who holds a bowl of soap;. Beside Venus there is a bird, and below the group, a butterfly.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Diameter: 5.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-11-28) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
20th Century, Early
Circa
1900
-
Circa
1915
Setting
composed of
silver
Centre
composed of
glass
Glass
Accession number: M.78-1983
Primary reference Number: 119009
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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