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Pendant: M.59-1982

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Designer: Wilson, Henry

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Description

Gold, the almost circular pendant centred on an angel holding a dove, surrounded by four openwork knots, leaves and berries. The loop for suspension is decorated with a larger circular berry. The chain is composed of openwork figure-of-eight knots of graduated size, separated by pairs of circular berries. On either side of the fastening there is a circular stud.

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History note: Purchased by Mrs Hull Grundy from The Fine Art Society, New Bond Street, London

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1900 - 1910

Components of the work

Pendant Height 6.1 cm Width 4.4 cm
Chain Length 42.7 cm

Materials used in production

Gold

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.59-1982
Primary reference Number: 170625
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2020 Last processed: Friday 29 September 2023

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

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