Necklace
1830-1840 (made)
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Necklace of 11 graduated plaques of moss agate set in gold mounts, with a matching snap clasp. Each plaque is rectangular, with cut-off corners, set in a frame of imitation coil rings, with the back open. There is a small imitation filigree rosette over each of the links joining the plaques together. The original snap clasp has been removed, and replaced with a metal hook and loop.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Moss agate plaques set in imitation filigree gold mounts |
| Brief description | Gold necklace set with moss agate plaques, Britain, 1830-1840. |
| Physical description | Necklace of 11 graduated plaques of moss agate set in gold mounts, with a matching snap clasp. Each plaque is rectangular, with cut-off corners, set in a frame of imitation coil rings, with the back open. There is a small imitation filigree rosette over each of the links joining the plaques together. The original snap clasp has been removed, and replaced with a metal hook and loop. |
| Credit line | Cory Bequest |
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| Accession number | M.147-1951 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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