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Brooch: M.55-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Oval shell cameo of William IV in profile to the left, signed 'Nev.i', mounted in gold; pin fastening vertically across the back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.6 cm
Width: 3.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

Circa 1830 - 1837

Components of the work

Cameo composed of shell
Mount composed of gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Nev.i
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.55-1984
Primary reference Number: 169664
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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