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Bracelet: M.50-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold decorated with blue enamel. The bracelet of oval hoop links is mounted with an oval locket and two smaller oval pendants. The locket bears the crowned cypher of George William, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) and the date '1854'; inside is a lock of brown hair under glass. The pendants are inscribed 'ALMA.SEP.20.1854' and 'INKERMANN.NOV.5.1854'.

Notes

History note: Phillips, 19th June 1984. Purchased by Mrs Hull Grundy from Malcolm Carr, London W2

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Length: 26.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-07-23) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

After 1854
Victoria I
Production date: AD 1854

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( blue)
Bracelet composed of gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ALMA.SEP.20.1854
  • Location: On pendant
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: INKERMANN.NOV.5.1854
  • Location: On pendant
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.50-1984
Primary reference Number: 167940
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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