Necklace
1840-1860 (made)
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Necklace of oval glass plaques set in gilt metal, linked by two rows of chain. Six of the plaques are opaque grey, and eight are made of opaque turquoise glass. All have painted bunches of flowers on the front, in the style of micro-mosaics. The turquoise plaques are graduated in size, and the end plaque has a snap clasp fitting behind it. There is also an extra grey plaque, matching those in the necklace, with a snap clasp fitting.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Painted glass set in gilt metal |
| Brief description | Necklace of glass plaques with painted flowers in gilt metal mounts, Europe, 1840-1860. |
| Physical description | Necklace of oval glass plaques set in gilt metal, linked by two rows of chain. Six of the plaques are opaque grey, and eight are made of opaque turquoise glass. All have painted bunches of flowers on the front, in the style of micro-mosaics. The turquoise plaques are graduated in size, and the end plaque has a snap clasp fitting behind it. There is also an extra grey plaque, matching those in the necklace, with a snap clasp fitting. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'F...' above two clasped hands, in an oval frame. (On snap of clasp.)
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| Credit line | Cory Bequest |
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| Accession number | M.90&PART-1951 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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