Religious Pendant
1800-1890 (made)
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Vertical oval pendant, consisting of a frame of complex curved filigree scrolls surrounding an oval medallion. At the top is a filigree bead, with a loop for suspension above it made from a strip of twisted wires. There is a loose loop of similar design hanging from the suspension ring. The medallion is stamped with St Francis of Assisi on one side, and Saint Clare on the other.
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Materials and techniques | Stamped silver medallion in silver filigree frame |
Brief description | Silver medallion of SS. Francis and Clare, in a silver filigree frame, Spain, 1800-1890. |
Physical description | Vertical oval pendant, consisting of a frame of complex curved filigree scrolls surrounding an oval medallion. At the top is a filigree bead, with a loop for suspension above it made from a strip of twisted wires. There is a loose loop of similar design hanging from the suspension ring. The medallion is stamped with St Francis of Assisi on one side, and Saint Clare on the other. |
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Object history | Bought from Dr Marco Guastalla for £3 on 16th April 1890 |
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Accession number | 330-1890 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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