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Necklace: M.57-1982

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Amethyst pastes, 'pinchbeck' and silver metal. Of thirteen facetted amathyst pastes of graduated size, each open set in 'pinchbeck' stamped with beading and leaves and decorated with 'silver' flower heads. Attached to the central collet there are three tear-shaped drops, similarly set. Modern ring clasp.

Notes

History note: Harvey and Gore, Burlington Gardens, London W1

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Length: 39.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1830

Components of the work

Part composed of pastes ( amethyst) silver metal

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.57-1982
Primary reference Number: 169694
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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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