Mourning Brooch
Maker: Unknown (Probably)
Carved ivory. Rectangular. A horse and a hound standing and another dog seated beneath two trees, pathetically waiting for their dead master or mistress. Pin-fastening of silvered metal across the back.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grudy
Height: 4.4 cm
Length: 5.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1984-03-12) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1830
CE
-
1860
CE
Possibly made by a member of the Kehrer family of Erbach.
Pin composed of metal ( silvered)
carved Ivory
Carving : Carved irory
Accession number: M.37-1984
Primary reference Number: 119022
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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