Button
ca. 1770 (made)
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Circular button, opaline and colourless pastes set in silver. Part of a set of six
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Opaline and colourless pastes (glass) set in silver |
| Brief description | Circular button, silver set with opaline and colourless pastes, made in Western Europe, about 1770 |
| Physical description | Circular button, opaline and colourless pastes set in silver. Part of a set of six |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Object history | From M.154L, M-1975 Public Access Description - Very sophisticated imitation jewellery was made in Europe in the 18th century. 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. Clare Phillips, 18/02/2003. |
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| Accession number | M.154G-1975 |
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| Record created | June 10, 2005 |
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