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Maker: Wilson, Henry
Pendant in the shape of a Gothic Reliquary Shrine. Gold, set with coloured gemstones cut en cabochon, including opals, sapphires, chrysoprasesand emeralds, the 'buttresses' with pearl finials. The front opens to reveal an enamelled figure of the Virgin and Child, modelled in the round against a silver leafy tree. The base is set with an oval cabochon fire opal.
History note: Purchased by Mrs Hull Grundy from The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Height: 7.2 cm
Width: 2.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Circa
1864
-
1934
Decoration
composed of
emeralds
( cut en cabochon)
opals
( cut en cabochon)
sapphires
( cut en cabochon)
chrysoprase
( cut en cabochon)
silver
Buttress Finials
composed of
pearls
Main
composed of
gold
Accession number: M.32-1984
Primary reference Number: 81976
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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