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Brooch: M.37 & A-1983

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Possibly)

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Description

Eagle's claw, said to have been shot by Edward, Prince of Wales, mounted in gold with engraved decoration; pin fastening across the back. In original maroon leather case (A) with blue velvet and silk lining.

Notes

History note: Kenneth Love, Kenton, Middlesex

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.8 cm
Width: 3.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Circa 1850 CE - 1900 CE

Components of the work

Case Lid composed of velvet ( blue) silk
Case composed of leather ( maroon)
Part composed of gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.37 & A-1983
Primary reference Number: 169624
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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