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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Pendant

ca. 1770-1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pendant, gold, set with an enamel miniature of Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), in a pearl and garnet frame. Compartment with textile on the reverse.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold with enamel, pearls and garnets
Brief description
Pendant, gold, set with an enamel miniature of Queen Charlotte in a pearl and garnet frame, made in England, about 1770-1780
Physical description
Pendant, gold, set with an enamel miniature of Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), in a pearl and garnet frame. Compartment with textile on the reverse.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.7cm
  • Width: 2.6cm
  • Depth: 0.7cm
Object history
When acquired by the Museum in 1868, the portrait was described as being by Mary Moser, a painter, who was well-known to Queen Charlotte. Her father, George Michael Moser, was a leading painter of enamels in this style, but confirmed examples of Mary Moser working in this style appear to be lacking.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
695-1868

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Record createdJuly 1, 2005
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