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Brooch: M.31-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Clear pastes in a cut-down silver setting. Oblong with a pin fastening across the back. A row of ten large brilliant cut pastes are surrounded by a row of smaller pastes.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 1.5 cm
Width: 7.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1750 - 1800

Components of the work

Decoration composed of pastes ( clear)
Setting composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.31-1984
Primary reference Number: 169651
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 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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