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Brooch: M.13-1984

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Carbuncles (cabochon-cut garnets), set in gold, bloomed to produce two tones and engraved. In the shape of a spray of leaves with five flowers and five buds. On the back, an oval coil of gold wire to shich the spray and the pin fastening are attached.

Notes

History note: Purchased by the donor from Harvey & Gore, 4 Burlington Gardens, London W1

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.3 cm
Length: 12.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-01-30) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1840

Note

The garnets are almandine-spessartine solid solutions

Components of the work

Gemstones composed of garnet ( almandine-spessartine solid solutions)
Setting composed of gold

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.13-1984
Primary reference Number: 119012
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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