Necklet
ca. 1760 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This necklace would have fitted closely around the neck like a choker. Very sophisticated imitation jewellery was made in Europe in the 18th century, and it was sold by many of the leading jewellers. Before Australian opals became accessible, the opal was a rare stone. Here its shimmering beauty was achieved by setting a pink foil beneath a milky blue glass.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Opaline and colourless pastes set in silver openwork |
| Brief description | Silver necklace of hinged panels, each a delicate openwork pattern, set with opaline and colourless pastes, made in France, about 1760 |
| Physical description | Silver necklace of hinged panels, each a delicate openwork pattern of a flower curling around a ribbon, set with opaline and colourless pastes (glass). With central drop pendant in the form of a bow and two loops for a ribbon tie. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
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| Summary | This necklace would have fitted closely around the neck like a choker. Very sophisticated imitation jewellery was made in Europe in the 18th century, and it was sold by many of the leading jewellers. Before Australian opals became accessible, the opal was a rare stone. Here its shimmering beauty was achieved by setting a pink foil beneath a milky blue glass. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.159-1975 |
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| Record created | January 21, 2003 |
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