Maker: Unknown
Cast iron, enamelled black. Oblong with an anthemion flanked by swans at each end and a rosette in the centre. Across the back, a hinged, pronged buckle to hold a belt.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Length: 9.7 cm
Width: 3.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-07-25) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
19th Century, first half#
Circa
1800
CE
-
1850
CE
Prof. J.A. Charles' testing of other items of this type indicates that this type of jewellery was made from blackheart malleable cast iron (see Documentation).
Accession number: M.58-1983
Primary reference Number: 119020
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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