Necklace
ca. 1860 (made)
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This necklace is a fine example of the highly accomplished Swiss enamelling of the early 19th century, much of which was made for the tourist trade. The necklace is decorated with painted enamel miniatures of women wearing the traditional costumes of the Swiss cantons. It is reversible, with decoration in green, blue and pink on the other side.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold |
| Brief description | Brooch depicting the church of St Apollinaris, Remagen. Germany, about 1860. Jet and painted porcelain, with gilded copper alloy. |
| Physical description | Necklace, enamelled gold links with four panels of paintings of men and women in national costume. The necklace is reversible. |
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| Summary | This necklace is a fine example of the highly accomplished Swiss enamelling of the early 19th century, much of which was made for the tourist trade. The necklace is decorated with painted enamel miniatures of women wearing the traditional costumes of the Swiss cantons. It is reversible, with decoration in green, blue and pink on the other side. |
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| Accession number | M.22-1985 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2003 |
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