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On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91 to 93 mezzanine, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Etui

ca. 1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etui and thimble case of bloodstone mounted in gold, brilliant-cut diamonds and enamel


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Etui
  • Thimble Case
Materials and techniques
Bloodstone, gold, brilliant-cut diamonds
Brief description
Etui and thimble case of bloodstone, mounted in gold, brilliant-cut diamonds, inscribed in French, 'May you always be faithful', England, London, about 1750
Physical description
Etui and thimble case of bloodstone mounted in gold, brilliant-cut diamonds and enamel
Credit line
Anonymous loan
Collection
Accession number
LOAN:MET ANON.111, 112-1968

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Record createdAugust 1, 2005
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