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Cross of the Order of Christ
Maker: Unknown
Silver with closed back, set with table-cut garnets, surrounding a central cross of facetted crystals.
History note: Given to the donor by Gertrude Stein
Given by Mrs Louis Haydon Taylor
Height: 7.4 cm
Width: 4.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1972-01-20) by Taylor, Louise Haydon, Mrs
18th Century, Late
Production date:
1800
AD 1770
The brooch from which the Cross was suspended is missing. Accessioned as Spanish.
Stones
composed of
crystal
( probably)
garnet
Setting
composed of
silver
Gemstones
Accession number: M.1-1972
Primary reference Number: 162273
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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