Religious Pendant
1800-1890 (made)
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Vertical lozenge-shaped pendant, consisting of a frame of filigree scrolls surrounding a square central plaque of clear glass. The suspension loop at the top is made from a band of twisted wires. The glass plaque has bevelled edges, and is inscribed with a double-barred cross on the front.
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Materials and techniques | Silver filigree frame enclosing a clear glass plaque |
Brief description | Glass pendant engraved with a patriarchal cross, in a silver filigree frame, Spain, 1800-1890. |
Physical description | Vertical lozenge-shaped pendant, consisting of a frame of filigree scrolls surrounding a square central plaque of clear glass. The suspension loop at the top is made from a band of twisted wires. The glass plaque has bevelled edges, and is inscribed with a double-barred cross on the front. |
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Object history | Bought from Dr Marco Guastalla for £1/15/0 on 16th April 1890 |
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Accession number | 328-1890 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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