Bread Wheat Brooch
Maker: Fürst
Gold set with twenty-one diamonds. In the shape of an ear of bread wheat. Pin fastener on the back. Case (M.9A-1988) rectangular, covered with pink watered silk, the lid lined with cream silk satin printed in black with 'FŰRST/ROMA-TORINO' within a cartouche.
History note: Made to the donor’s order by Fürst of Rome
Given by Dr R.A. Silow in memory of his wife, Bertha St. Aubyn Silow
Length: 13.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1988-07-25) by Silow, R. A., Dr
20th Century, third quarter#
Circa
1957
-
1959
Case
composed of
silk
( cover)
Decoration
composed of
diamonds
Diamonds
Accession number: M.9-1988
Primary reference Number: 166882
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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