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Brooch: M.68-1983

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Frosted gold, red, black and white enamel, hair and glass. In the shape of an apple on a twig bearing three leaves, on one of which there is a ladybird. In the back of the fruit there is a circular compartment containing a lock of hair bound with pink silk, under glass. Pin fastening across the back of the leaves.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.6 cm
Width: 3.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1800 - 1900

Components of the work

Part composed of gold ( frosted) enamel ( red, black and white) hair glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.68-1983
Primary reference Number: 169626
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 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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