Maker: Unknown
Brooch, previously a pendant. Gold, ivory, hair and diamonds. Oval gold frame enclosing under glass a representation in hair of basket decorated with small diamonds set in silver, on ivory. Chased gold border with plaited hair surround. Urn and fruit and flowers in a basket made of glued hair, seeds and paint, festoons and ribbons, enclosed with glass. Hook for pendant.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Depth: 20.5 mm
Height: 7 mm
Length: 27 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Part composed of diamond hair gold ivory glass
Accession number: PER.M.249-1923
Primary reference Number: 46506
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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