Aigrette
ca. 1750-1760 (made)
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Aigrette of chrysoberyls set in silver, in the form of a spray with a single flower; feathered scrolling stem. Struck twice with an unidentified mark.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Chrysoberyls and silver |
| Brief description | Aigrette of chrysoberyls set in silver openwork, with bow tops and long drops, probably made in Portugal, about 1750-60 |
| Physical description | Aigrette of chrysoberyls set in silver, in the form of a spray with a single flower; feathered scrolling stem. Struck twice with an unidentified mark. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (Struck twice with an unidentified mark) |
| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
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| Accession number | M.66-1962 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2005 |
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