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Buckle: PER.M.290-1923

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gilt-metal, silk, gold thread and glass. Rectangular, each side with bevelled glass covering silk background. On one short side two cupids on gilt-metal, on other short side an emblem. On one long side, initials in thread 'JBLL' between flying cupids. On other long side, the contents have disappeared. Elaborate buckle.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 21.5 mm
Height: 4 mm
Length: 26 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Part composed of gilt-metal gold thread silk (textile) glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JBLL
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.290-1923
Primary reference Number: 46820

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 March 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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