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Brooch: M.39-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold set with coral. In the middle, a cast and chased bull’s head flanked by coils of gold wire and surrounded by scrolls of carved coral, a quatrefoil and a tear set in gold. Pin fastening across the back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.1 cm
Width: 4.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-03-12) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, second half#
Circa 1850 CE - 1900 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of coral
Coral

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: illegible
  • Location: Pin and hook
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.39-1984
Primary reference Number: 119043
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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