Brooch
ca. 1890 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Ludwig Politzer was one of the most well respected silversmiths and jewellers in Vienna in the 19th century. Born in 1841 he was working until 1907 and exhibitied at the International Exhbitions in Paris in 1878 and 1900.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold, silver, diamonds, rock crystal |
| Brief description | Gold and silver brooch mounted with reverse crystal painting of flowers divided by a diamond-set band from a basket enamelled in apricot, Ludwig Politzer, Vienna, about 1890. |
| Physical description | Gold and silver, reverse carved and painted rock crystal of flowers divided by a rose-cut diamond set band from a basket enamelled in apricot. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Ludwig Politzer was one of the most well respected silversmiths and jewellers in Vienna in the 19th century. Born in 1841 he was working until 1907 and exhibitied at the International Exhbitions in Paris in 1878 and 1900. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.111-2007 |
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| Record created | March 6, 2008 |
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