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The Helper Pendant
Maker: Traquair, Phoebe Anna
Gold and enamel, quatrefoil gold frame set with enamelled plaque depicting an angel helping the figure of Christ to carry the cross; an enamelled roundel on either side of the frame with three drops below, enamelled to resemble opals. Suspension loop above. The reverse inscribed in black, ' the / helper / PAT [monogram] 1903'. In red leather case (A).
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Height: 7.6 cm
Width: 6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-01-31) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
20th Century, Early
Edward VII
Production date:
dated
AD 1903
Working in a distinctively warm and rich palette across a range of media, including paintings, textiles, manuscripts and enamels, Traquair was among the leading artists in Edinburgh at the turn of the twentieth century. This enamel, depicting a helpful angel, was one of a series to include this character.
Decoration composed of enamel ( translucent blue, green, pink, and red)
Inscription present: in black: the / helper / PAT (in monogram) 1903
Inscription present: scratched into gold
Accession number: M.6 & A-1983
Primary reference Number: 81972
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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