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Brooch: M.69-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Chalcedony set in gold. Oval with a pin-fastening across the back. The flat, oval chalcedony has a bevelled edge and is held in position by four gold shells. In the centre there is a chased gold oval held in position by pins passing through the stone. The edge of the mount, below the shells is engraved with arrangements of scrolls.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Miss A.L. Wyatt

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.4 cm
Width: 3.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Wyatt, Agnes L., Miss

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Circa 1850 CE - 1900 CE

Components of the work

Stone composed of chalcedony
Part composed of gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.69-1984
Primary reference Number: 169665
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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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