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Maker: Child & Child
Gold, enamelled in blue, turquoise, yellow and green, with three pearl drops. In the shape of a peacock standing on three loops, from each of which is suspended a pearl drop. Pin-fastening across the back. In original dark turquoise leather case (A), lined with cream velvet and silk, the lid printed in gold 'CHILD & CHILD JEWELLERS/GOLD AND SILVERSMITHS/35 ALFRED PLACE WEST/QUEEN'S/GATE'.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
Circa 1891 CE - 1899 CE
Part
composed of
enamel
( blue, turquoise, yellow and green)
Case Lining
composed of
silk
( cream)
velvet
( cream)
Case
composed of
leather
( dark turquoise)
Decoration
composed of
pearl
( three)
Accession number: M.35 & A-1984
Primary reference Number: 119108
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Peacock brooch" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/119108 Accessed: 2025-07-13 22:51:16
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University of Cambridge}}
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