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The Marlborough Gem: M.372-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Marlborough Gem

Maker(s)

Publisher: Hedges, Edward

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Description

Folding fan of the cameo of the wedding of Cupid and Psyche. The couple are standing to the left with a basket of fruit above them, while the reserves are with a medallion containing a vase.
Hand coloured stipple engraving on carved and pierced bone sticks.

Notes

History note: Schreiber/Cust p. 77 no. 74 (SE57) Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 61

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1781

Components of the work

Sticks composed of bone
Leaf

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.372-2015
Primary reference Number: 204942
Sale number: 61
74 (SE57)
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Audit data

Created: Friday 31 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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