Crown
1987 (made)
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The crown is spikey in shape, having six spiralling tendrils that soar at regular intervals from its upper edge, with fourteen smaller twists interspersed between them. It is uneven in colour and rough in finish, and curved motifs have been engraved on the surface. Crimson ovals of patinated copper decorate the central points of the front and back.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | copper and silver |
| Brief description | Jewellery |
| Physical description | The crown is spikey in shape, having six spiralling tendrils that soar at regular intervals from its upper edge, with fourteen smaller twists interspersed between them. It is uneven in colour and rough in finish, and curved motifs have been engraved on the surface. Crimson ovals of patinated copper decorate the central points of the front and back. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | unmarked |
| Object history | From Barrett's 'Baroque' collection which was designed in March 1987 and was used for Antony Price's couture collection in March 1988. |
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| Accession number | M.56-1992 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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