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Duke of Marlborough: 3926

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Duke of Marlborough
Unknown Military Commander

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

Categories

Description

Painted on the back of a watchcase. On the inside there is another enamel showing a lakeside scene with trees and a castle tower and gateway.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 51 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1700

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Enamel

Techniques used in production

Enamelled : Enamel

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3926
Primary reference Number: 17940
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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