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Lt-Col. George Marlay 1791-1830: MAR.M.295-1912

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Lt-Col. George Marlay 1791-1830

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Heart shaped stamped gold locket with miniature of Lieut. Col. George Marlay. Engraved on back 2Lt Colonel George Marlay, C.B. Obt 7 June 1830, AET 39."

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

1820s
Production date: circa AD 1820

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of ivory
Central Measurement Height 35 mm
Maximum Width Width 49 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on ivory

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in copperplate style

  • Text: Lt Colonel / George Marlay. C.B. / Obt. 7 June 1830 / AET 39
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Engraving

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.295-1912
Primary reference Number: 17641

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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