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Bracelet Clasp

ca. 1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bracelet clasp, gilded openwork designs under glass, with borders of marcasites (faceted crystals of iron pyrites) set in silver.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilt under glass, with borders of marcasites set in silver
Brief description
Bracelet clasp, gilded openwork designs under glass, with borders of marcasites set in silver, probably made in France, about 1780-1800
Physical description
Bracelet clasp, gilded openwork designs under glass, with borders of marcasites (faceted crystals of iron pyrites) set in silver.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.4cm
  • Width: 4cm
  • Depth: 0.9cm
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Collection
Accession number
M.170B-1975

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Record createdJune 10, 2005
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