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Brooch: M.38 & A-1983

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Saulini Workshop (Probably)

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Description

Shell cameo carved with a portrait of an unidentified man in profile to left, set in a chased gold mount with a pin fastening across the back, and a loop for suspension at the top. In a dark maroon leather case (A).

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.0 cm
Width: 4.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Rome ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-07-25) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Circa 1870 - 1890

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Cameo composed of shell
Mount composed of gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Saulini F.
  • Location: On front
  • Type: Signature

Inscription present: T small and raised

  • Text: 15 CT
  • Location: On suspension loop
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hall mark
  • Text: illegible
  • Location: On suspension loop
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.38 & A-1983
Primary reference Number: 119040

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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