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

Slide

1694 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold slide converted into a commemorative pendant, with gold wire and enamel decoration representing the Royal monogram of Mary II above a skull and bones. Inscribed MEMENTO MARIA REGINA OBIT, 28 DECEMBRIS 94.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold with gold wire, paint, fabric and rock crystal
Brief description
Gold slide converted into a pendant, made to commemorate the death of Queen Mary in 1694, with gold wire and enamel decoration representing her monogram above a skull and bones. Inscribed MEMENTO MARIA REGINA OBIT, 28 DECEMBRIS 94., England, 1694
Physical description
Gold slide converted into a commemorative pendant, with gold wire and enamel decoration representing the Royal monogram of Mary II above a skull and bones. Inscribed MEMENTO MARIA REGINA OBIT, 28 DECEMBRIS 94.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.1cm
  • Width: 2.1cm
  • Depth: 0.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • crowned monogram (For Queen Mary II of England)
  • Inscribed MEMENTO MARIA REGINA OBIT, 28 DECEMBRIS 94.
    Translation
    Remember Queen Mary died 28 December 94
Credit line
Given in memory of Mary Julia Hunnybun of Godmanchester, by her nephew Martin Travers
Object history
Historical significance: To commemorate the death of Queen Mary II in 1694
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.10-1948

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Record createdJuly 20, 2006
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