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Torc: M.10 & A-1983

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Dahl, Emil Ferdinand

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Description

Gold with engraved decoration. Formed by two overlapping tubes, each with a concealed hinge, fastening at centre back. Inscribed on the underside at the front 'M. Halkett d 24 Debr 1868'. In original light red leather case (A), lined with purple velvet and silk, bearing a black label, printed in gold 'E.F. DAHL,/ Hof-Juveleer,/ Østergade 53./ KJØBENHAVN.’

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Copenhagen ⪼ Denmark

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-01-31) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, third quarter#
Circa 1857 CE - Circa 1868 CE

Note

The design of this necklet was based on a necklet, probably of the early 5th century AD found in 1857 in Øland (Hjørring county), a small island west of Aalborg in Limfjorden, now in the National Museum, Copenhagen, inv. no. 16398.

School or Style

Archaeological Style

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: 'EFD'

  • Type: Maker's mark
  • Text: 14 K
  • Type: Hall mark

Inscription present: printed on black label

  • Text: E.F. DAHL,/ Hof-Juveleer,/ Østergade 53./ KJØBENHAVN.
  • Location: Inside the case on black label
  • Method of creation: Printed in gold
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.10 & A-1983
Primary reference Number: 166012
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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