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Brooch: M.30-1983

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Silver with closed back set with clear pastes. In the shape of a five petalled flower with a pin fastening across the back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 5.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

18th Century, Mid-Late
Circa 1830 - 1900

Components of the work

Decoration composed of paste ( clear)
Part composed of silver

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.30-1983
Primary reference Number: 119102

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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