Maker: Unknown
Gold set with chalcedony and nephrite, two diamonds and ruby/garnet; in the shape of a spray of three Christmas Roses and three leaves. Pin fastener at the back. In blue leather, square case (A) lined with white velvet and white silk satin,. Printed inside the lid in gold 'FIRMA Juwel/WIEN'.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Dr R.A. Silow in memory of his wife Bertha St Aubyn Silow
Length: 8.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Silow, R. A., Dr
20th Century, third quarter#
Circa
1964
CE
-
Circa
1968
CE
Case
composed of
leather
( blue)
Case Lining
composed of
silk
( perhaps, white)
satin
( perhaps, white)
velvet
( white)
Decoration
composed of
ruby
( perhaps)
garnet
( perhaps)
diamond
nephrite
chalcedony
Inscription present: 750
Inscription present: two indisinct marks, perhaps for mixed materials or local manufacture.
Accession number: M.10 & A-1988
Primary reference Number: 165969
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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