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On display at V&A South Kensington
Metalware, Room 116, The Belinda Gentle Gallery

Escutcheon

ca.1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ormolu escutcheon of fire gilt bronze, (one of a pair). The keyhole is surrounded by two vine branches, springing from fluted horns, crossed at the bottom and tied together with a ribbon. Three pins project from the back.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fire gilt bronze
Brief description
Ormolu escutcheon of fire gilt bronze, France, ca.1810
Physical description
Ormolu escutcheon of fire gilt bronze, (one of a pair). The keyhole is surrounded by two vine branches, springing from fluted horns, crossed at the bottom and tied together with a ribbon. Three pins project from the back.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.75in
  • Width: 1.68in
Subjects depicted
Associated object
280-1899 (Set)
Collection
Accession number
280A-1899

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Record createdMarch 2, 2005
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