Maker: Unknown
Gold, turquoises and orange-red glass/translucent enamel. In the shape of a dove carrying a forget-me-not spray in its beak; curved pin fastening across the wingspan at the back. The forget-me-not, the edges of the wings and tail are set with turquoises (20 in all) and the eyes with blobs of orange-red glass/translucent enamel.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Length: 3.9 cm
Width: 3.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
Circa 1830 - 1850
Decoration
composed of
turquoise
( 20)
glass
( orange-red)
enamel
( translucent)
Part
composed of
gold
Accession number: M.34-1983
Primary reference Number: 119103
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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