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Brooch: M.76-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, purple translucent enamel and seed pearls under glass. Of pointed oval shape, enclosing under a convex glass, a spray of flowers and foliage in seed pearls on a purple translucent enamel ground; pin fastening across the back. The date '1791' is engraved close to the hinge of the pin.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.7 cm
Height: 4.1 cm
Width: 2.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: dated AD 1791

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel ( purple translucent) pearls gold glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1791
  • Location: Close to the hinge of the pin
  • Type: Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.76-1984
Primary reference Number: 169667
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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