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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

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1650-1799 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of an enamelled gold chain, set with glass plaques cast with a monogram, the links in between depicting lovers' knots


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold set with glass plaques
Brief description
Fragment of an enamelled gold chain, set with glass plaques bearing a cipher, and links depicting true lover's knots, made in France, 1650-1700
Physical description
Fragment of an enamelled gold chain, set with glass plaques cast with a monogram, the links in between depicting lovers' knots
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.6cm
  • Width: 16cm
  • Depth: 0.6cm
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
4228-1857

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Record createdAugust 9, 2005
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