Brooch: M.10 & A-1988

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Brooch
Christmas Rose Brooch

Categories

Jewellery

Description

Gold set with chalcedony and nephrite, two diamonds and ruby/garnet; in the shape of a spray of three Christmas Roses and three leaves. Pin fastener at the back. In blue leather, square case (A) lined with white velvet and white silk satin,. Printed inside the lid in gold 'FIRMA Juwel/WIEN'.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 8.2 cm

Place(s) associated

Vienna ⪼ Austria

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century, third quarter#
Circa 1964 CE - Circa 1968 CE

Components of the work

Case composed of leather ( blue)
Case Lining composed of silk ( perhaps, white) satin ( perhaps, white) velvet ( white)
Decoration composed of ruby ( perhaps) garnet ( perhaps) diamond nephrite chalcedony

Materials used in production

Inscription or legends present

Text: A.J
Type: Maker's mark

Inscription present: 750

Type: Hallmark

Inscription present: two indisinct marks, perhaps for mixed materials or local manufacture.

Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.10 & A-1988
Primary reference Number: 165969
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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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