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Desk seal: M.85-1930

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Desk seal with lapis lazuli sealstone and carved coral column with gold terminal cast as Cupid

Lapis lazuli and carved coral with cast and chased gold terminal and mounts. Circular lapis lazuli sealstone, not engraved; the mount with moulded borders. Cylindrical coral handle carved with a frieze of Cupid holding an inverted torch in his right hand while leading a dog ridden by another cupid. Above is a flared mount with an applied border of fleurs-de-lis and rope edged border. The terminal in the form of Cupid holding a quiver behind his back and with his ankle chained to a tree stump.

Notes

History note: Frank Gray Smart

Legal notes

From the Frank Smart Collection, given by T.J.G. Duncanson

Measurements and weight

Height: 1.5 cm
Length: 5.4 cm
Width: 1.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-02-14) by Duncanson, T. J. G.

Dating

19th Century-20th Century, Early#
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1910 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Sealstone composed of lapis lazuli Diameter 1.4 cm
Handle composed of coral
Mount composed of gold
Terminal composed of gold
Coral Column Height 1 cm

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.85-1930
Primary reference Number: 154290
Old object number: M.2-1930
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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