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Brooch: M.23 & A-1983

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Garnets and diamonds set in gold. In the shape of a Maltese Cross with a detachable gem-set ring for suspension at the top, and a pin fastening across the back. In green leather case (A), not original.

Notes

History note: Given to the donor by Dame Joan Evans during the period in which she was President of the Society of Antiquaries.

Legal notes

Given by Miss A.L. Wyatt

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.7 cm
Width: 4.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Wyatt, Agnes L., Miss

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1830

Components of the work

Decoration composed of diamond garnet
Part composed of gold

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.23 & A-1983
Primary reference Number: 119101

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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