Brooch
1702 (made)
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Gold brooch with poem commemorating William III, possibly adapted from a slide or pendant. The poem reads On ye Death of K. William III. Mourn Justice Liberty Religion Peace Lament our Royal Patron's Sad Decease. Your brave Protector peace, is now no more, Whose Greatness was all good and Kind his Power, Whilst widow'd Europe fills the Air with Cries...Defenceless Nations wept... Obsequies...OB. MAR...Sm...
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold with paper or vellum, iron gall ink, gold wire and glass |
| Brief description | Gold brooch possibly adapted from a slide or pendant, with a poem commemorating the death of William III, England, 1702 |
| Physical description | Gold brooch with poem commemorating William III, possibly adapted from a slide or pendant. The poem reads On ye Death of K. William III. Mourn Justice Liberty Religion Peace Lament our Royal Patron's Sad Decease. Your brave Protector peace, is now no more, Whose Greatness was all good and Kind his Power, Whilst widow'd Europe fills the Air with Cries...Defenceless Nations wept... Obsequies...OB. MAR...Sm... |
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| Marks and inscriptions | inscribed On ye Death of K. William III. Mourn Justice Liberty Religion Peace Lament our Royal Patron's Sad Decease. Your brave Protector peace, is now no more, Whose Greatness was all good and Kind his Power, Whilst widow'd Europe fills the Air with Cries...Defenceless Nations wept... Obsequies...OB. MAR....Sm... |
| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Object history | Historical significance: To commemorate the death of King William III of England |
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| Accession number | M.108-1962 |
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| Record created | July 20, 2006 |
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