Not currently on display at the V&A

Brooch-Pendant in Original Fitted Case

ca. 1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rectangular painted enamel plaque of a reclining muse, framed by diamonds within an elaborate pendant with panels of turquoise enamel beaded with red. The pendant loop is a diamond-set scallop and fleur-de-lys. At the back is a compartment covered by a glazed panel.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Brooch-Pendant
  • Case
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Gold, diamonds and enamel, the central plaque painted with a reclining muse. Europe, about 1870.
Physical description
Rectangular painted enamel plaque of a reclining muse, framed by diamonds within an elaborate pendant with panels of turquoise enamel beaded with red. The pendant loop is a diamond-set scallop and fleur-de-lys. At the back is a compartment covered by a glazed panel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 57.5mm
  • Width: 48mm
  • Depth: 14mm
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.209-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 165 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.114:1&2-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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