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Maker: Dahl, Emil Ferdinand
Gold with engraved decoration. Formed by two overlapping tubes, each with a concealed hinge, fastening at centre back. Inscribed on the underside at the front 'M. Halkett d 24 Debr 1868'. In original light red leather case (A), lined with purple velvet and silk, bearing a black label, printed in gold 'E.F. DAHL,/ Hof-Juveleer,/ Østergade 53./ KJØBENHAVN.’
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Diameter: 14.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-01-31) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
19th Century, third quarter#
Circa
1857
CE
-
Circa
1868
CE
The design of this necklet was based on a necklet, probably of the early 5th century AD found in 1857 in Øland (Hjørring county), a small island west of Aalborg in Limfjorden, now in the National Museum, Copenhagen, inv. no. 16398.
Inscription present: 'EFD'
Inscription present: printed on black label
Accession number: M.10 & A-1983
Primary reference Number: 166012
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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