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Maker: Unknown (Probably)
Carbuncles (cabochon-cut garnets), set in gold, bloomed to produce two tones and engraved. In the shape of a spray of leaves with five flowers and five buds. On the back, an oval coil of gold wire to shich the spray and the pin fastening are attached.
History note: Purchased by the donor from Harvey & Gore, 4 Burlington Gardens, London W1
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Height: 8.3 cm
Length: 12.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1984-01-30) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
19th Century, Mid
Production date:
circa
AD 1840
The garnets are almandine-spessartine solid solutions
Gemstones
composed of
garnet
( almandine-spessartine solid solutions)
Setting
composed of
gold
Accession number: M.13-1984
Primary reference Number: 119012
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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