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Cornucopia brooch: M.49-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Silver and gold, set with clear, pink and pale yellow gemstones. In the shape of a cornucopia holding flowers and buds on stalks, with a star on a stem attached to the lower end of the cornucopia.

Notes

History note: Wartski, London, W1

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.8 cm
Width: 5.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, second half#
Circa 1750 - 1800

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gemstones ( clear, pink and pale yellow)
Part composed of gold silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.49-1984
Primary reference Number: 169652
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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