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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

ca. 1873 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The design for the posy holder, in the form of a hand holding a vase, survives in the National Archives at Kew. Cheaper, mass produced jewellery was within the means of most people. It included souvenirs and novelties like this brooch.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silvered brass
Brief description
Silvered brass, England, Birmingham, about 1873; made by B.H. Joseph & Co
Physical description
Posy holder brooch, in the form of a hand holding a vase. Silvered brass, clip within to hold posy.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.5cm
  • Width: 2.6cm
  • Depth: 1.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'BHJ & Co. Patent' (Stamped)
  • Registered design mark for August 1873
Credit line
Given by Mrs John Hull Grundy
Summary
The design for the posy holder, in the form of a hand holding a vase, survives in the National Archives at Kew. Cheaper, mass produced jewellery was within the means of most people. It included souvenirs and novelties like this brooch.
Collection
Accession number
M.20-1977

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Record createdApril 10, 2008
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