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Cross pendant: MAR.M.284-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Gold and enamel, set with sapphires, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and pearls.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Beuqest

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.1 cm
Width: 6.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - 1800 CE

Note

Origin uncertain, accessioned as Spanish, but possibly Italian

Components of the work

Gemstones composed of sapphire ( blue corundum) emerald ( probably) diamond ruby
Setting composed of gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1011
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.284-1912
Primary reference Number: 162274
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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