Maker: Unknown
Carved abalone shell backed with silver; in the shape of a butterfly, with a pin fastener across the back.
History note: Mrs Bertha St Aubyn Silow; Dr R.A. Silow, Cambridge
Given by Dr R.A. Silow in memory of his wife Bertha St Aubyn Silow
Width: 8.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Silow, R. A., Dr
20th Century, Mid
Production date:
AD 1949
Made by a war disabled person
Shell
composed of
abalone shell
Back
composed of
silver
Accession number: M.13-1988
Primary reference Number: 165553
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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