Fob Seal
ca. 1880 - 1900 (made)
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An uncut fob seal with a figurative group in gold above. The group consists of a figure with spear and shield standing protectively by a seated woman who has a small child by her side.
Object details
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| Brief description | Fob seal of gold with a green hardstone base, depicting two women and a child, by Tiffany & Co., New York, U.S.A., late 19th century. |
| Physical description | An uncut fob seal with a figurative group in gold above. The group consists of a figure with spear and shield standing protectively by a seated woman who has a small child by her side. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | TIFFANY & CO.
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
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| Accession number | M.93-2011 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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