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Maker: Brogden, John
Gold wire incised to imitate gold filigree, openwork set with four pearls, four garnets and a cabochon lapis lazuli, pin fastening at back, maker’s mark: ‘BROGDEN’ in relief on applied plaque.
History note: Purchased by Mrs Hull Grundy from Malcolm Carr Antiques Ltd., London W2.
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Height: 4.2 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-01) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
Circa 1864 CE - 1885 CE
This brooch in the neo-Gothic style imitates the technique of granulation by having tiny cuts made in the surface of the wirework. It dates from early on in John Brogden’s career, around the time that he employed Charlotte Isabella Newman. Newman had trained as a jeweller at the government art school at South Kensington and was one of the first important female artistjewellers of the nineteenth century.
Decoration composed of lapis lazuli ( cabochon) pearls ( four) garnets ( probably, four)
wirework Gold
Inscription present: 'BROGDEN' in relief on applied plaque
Accession number: M.12-1983
Primary reference Number: 168440
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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