Coronet
mid 20th century
| Artist/Maker |
High pearl coronet worn in an unidentified production. Upstanding arabesques of fine gold braid wrapped wire, the lower edges twisted in to form the base; among the arabesques are several set with a large pearl. From the base rise four groups of three high pointed mounts of fine gold braid wrapped wire, each set with a large pearl.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | High pearl coronet by Hugh Skillen worn in an unidentified production, mid 20th century. |
| Physical description | High pearl coronet worn in an unidentified production. Upstanding arabesques of fine gold braid wrapped wire, the lower edges twisted in to form the base; among the arabesques are several set with a large pearl. From the base rise four groups of three high pointed mounts of fine gold braid wrapped wire, each set with a large pearl. |
| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by the estate of Hugh Skillen |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1540-1984 |
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| Record created | August 23, 2004 |
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