Bodice Fastener
1834-1855 (made)
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One of a set of eight silver bodice fasteners. Each is made from a disc of sheet silver, stamped out in a lobed shape with floral decoration, and slightly domed, attached to a ring of twisted wire. There is a facetted red paste set in the centre.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stamped sheet silver set with a red paste, resting on a ring of twisted silver wire |
| Brief description | One of a set of eight silver bodice fasteners made of stamped sheet set with a red paste, Skåne (Sweden), 19th century. |
| Physical description | One of a set of eight silver bodice fasteners. Each is made from a disc of sheet silver, stamped out in a lobed shape with floral decoration, and slightly domed, attached to a ring of twisted wire. There is a facetted red paste set in the centre. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'J.W.' in rectangular frame (Marked once on front, at side.)
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| Accession number | 532E-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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