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Bow Brooch

ca. 1916 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A narrow ribbon of diamonds with semi-circular sapphire accents, tied as a bow. The outline and further decorative diagonal lines are picked out with millegrain borders. On the back is engraved 'E.R.S. / JUNE 1916 / E.C.S.'


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Brief description
Diamonds and sapphires in millegrain platinum settings. U.S.A., 1916.
Physical description
A narrow ribbon of diamonds with semi-circular sapphire accents, tied as a bow. The outline and further decorative diagonal lines are picked out with millegrain borders. On the back is engraved 'E.R.S. / JUNE 1916 / E.C.S.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.5mm
  • Width: 55mm
  • Depth: 7.5mm
Marks and inscriptions
E.R.S. / JUNE 1916 / E.C.S.
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.300-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 248 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.166-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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