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Buckle: M.46-1983

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold and dark green basse taille enamel. Oblong with rounded corners, open centre with vertical bar to which are attached four prongs and four studs on a scalloped bar. The top of the frame and the four studs are chased and enamelled dark green.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.6 cm
Width: 2.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1800 - 1820

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel ( dark green basse taille)

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: RH struck twice

  • Text: RH
  • Type: Mark

Inscription present: lion passant struck twice

  • Type: Mark

Inscription present: head of George III

  • Text: head
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.46-1983
Primary reference Number: 169681
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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