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Brooch: M.73-1983

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Clear, dark pink, green and yellow gemstones and a baroque pearl set in silver. In the shape of a floral spray with a later gold pin fastening across the back.

Notes

History note: Nonesuch Antiques, London W1

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Length: 7.4 cm
Length: 7.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late
Circa 1650 - 1700

Components of the work

Part composed of pearl ( baroque) gemstones ( clear, dark pink, green and yellow)
Pin Fastening composed of gold
Setting composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.73-1983
Primary reference Number: 169627
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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