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Maker: Unknown (Probably)
Gold and enamel, set with sapphires, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and pearls.
History note: Unknown before testator
C.B. Marlay Beuqest
Height: 12.1 cm
Width: 6.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
18th Century
Circa
1700
CE
-
1800
CE
Origin uncertain, accessioned as Spanish, but possibly Italian
Gemstones
composed of
sapphire
( blue corundum)
emerald
( probably)
diamond
ruby
Setting
composed of
gold
Accession number: MAR.M.284-1912
Primary reference Number: 162274
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Cross pendant" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/162274 Accessed: 2024-11-22 00:00:27
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