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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

Brooch

1896-1897 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cheaper, mass produced jewellery was within the means of most people and could include souvenirs such as this novelty brooch in the form of a painter's pallet showing Windsor Castle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Electroplated nickel silver painted in enamel colours
Brief description
Electroplated nickel silver and painted enamel, England, 1896-7
Physical description
Brooch in the form of a painter's palette with view of Windsor Castle. Electroplated nickel silver painted in enamel colours.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2.6cm
  • Height: 2.1cm
  • Depth: 0.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
Registerd design mark 1896-7 no. 289881
Credit line
Given by Mrs John Hull Grundy
Production
Design registry number for 1896-7
Place depicted
Summary
Cheaper, mass produced jewellery was within the means of most people and could include souvenirs such as this novelty brooch in the form of a painter's pallet showing Windsor Castle.
Collection
Accession number
M.169-1977

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Record createdApril 10, 2008
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