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Brooch

1920-40 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'Queen of Sheba' brooch with carved ivory head inset

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Brooch
  • Case
Brief description
'Queen of Sheba' brooch with carved ivory head inset. With square box covered in imitation leather, the inside lined with cream velvet, the lid with matching satin.
Physical description
'Queen of Sheba' brooch with carved ivory head inset
Object history
Purchased from Mrs. Ellen Amphlett, sister of George Hunt, for £6 on RF 69/1537.
Bibliographic references
  • Anne Pyne, 'George Hunt, Art Jeweller', in Antique Collector, February 1990
  • 'George Edward Hunt: The Silent World of an Arts and Crafts Jeweller', Bonham's touring exhibition, 2006
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.657-1969

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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