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Necklace and pendant: M.15-1988

Current Location: In storage

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Necklace and pendant

Maker(s)

Maker: uncertain (Possibly)

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Description

Silver-gilt, set with green cabochon hardstones of different sizes, and irregular pearls. In neo-17th century style.

Notes

History note: Purchased by the donor in the Hofburg, Vienna, c. 1964-68

Legal notes

Given by Dr. R.A. Silow in memory of his wife, Bertha St Aubyn Silow

Place(s) associated

  • Vienna ⪼ Austria

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Silow, R. A., Dr

Dating

20th Century, Early
Circa 1900 CE - Circa 1964 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of hardstone ( green cabochons) pearls ( irregular shape)
Necklace Length 43.5 cm

Materials used in production

Silver-gilt

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.15-1988
Primary reference Number: 125068

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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