Choker
1840-1860 (made)
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Five graduated oval agates in gilt metal frames set with small turquoises. The agates are strongly patterned with grey, brown and white bands, and the frames are moulded to imitate cut-steel. One oval has a snap clasp fitting at the back. There is an added hook fastening between the largest oval and the plaque next to it.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Banded agate plaques set in gilt metal with turquoises |
| Brief description | Part of a necklace of agates set in gilt metal mounts, with turquoises, Britain, 1840-1860. |
| Physical description | Five graduated oval agates in gilt metal frames set with small turquoises. The agates are strongly patterned with grey, brown and white bands, and the frames are moulded to imitate cut-steel. One oval has a snap clasp fitting at the back. There is an added hook fastening between the largest oval and the plaque next to it. |
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| Credit line | Cory Bequest |
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| Accession number | M.99-1951 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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