Cross
1780-1800 (made)
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Silver cross of stylised form in two parts. The top part consists of four clear pastes in high conical mounts, with the backs of the mounts open to show the facetted backs of the stones. A drop-shaped paste, mounted in the same way, hangs from the bottom of the top part. Between the arms are stylised fleurs-de-lis, each set with a small clear paste in a closed setting.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver set with clear pastes |
| Brief description | Silver pendant cross set with clear pastes, France, 1780-1800. |
| Physical description | Silver cross of stylised form in two parts. The top part consists of four clear pastes in high conical mounts, with the backs of the mounts open to show the facetted backs of the stones. A drop-shaped paste, mounted in the same way, hangs from the bottom of the top part. Between the arms are stylised fleurs-de-lis, each set with a small clear paste in a closed setting. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Curved object, in a shaped frame. (On the top of the suspension ring.)
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| Accession number | MET.LOST.653 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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