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Gull Brooch
Maker: Maison Mellerio
Silver, cast and chased, the eye set with a diamond chip; remnants of black enamel on the head and wings, and red enamel on the legs and feet, and inside the beak. Detachable gold pin fastening, inscribed 'MELLERIO.R.PAIX.9.'
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Width: 7.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-11-28) by Grundy, J. Hull, Mrs
19th Century, Late#
Circa
1880
CE
-
1900
CE
Decoration
composed of
enamel
( red and black)
Eye
composed of
diamond
Pin
composed of
gold
Casting : Silver, cast and chased, set with a diamond chip, and originally enamelled in black on the head, and red on the legs, feet, and inside of beak
Inscription present: indistinct
Accession number: M.81-1983
Primary reference Number: 119011
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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