Necklace
1800-1850 (made)
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Necklaces of filigree plaques and garnet-coloured beads were worn with traditional costume in many places in the south German region, including Austria and Switzerland. This necklace was described as German, made in the early 18th century, when it was acquired in 1872, but it is not a traditional design. It is more likely that it was put together in its present form not long before that date, although it may incorporate older elements.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver filigree with silver and garnet beads |
| Brief description | Silver filigree choker necklace with silver and garnet-coloured beads, South Germany, 1800-1850. |
| Physical description | Choker necklace, made from four rows of small plain silver beads and facetted garnet beads. The rows of beads are interspersed by five silver filigree plaques shaped like butterflies. A loop of matching rows of beads and plaques hangs down across the centre of the choker, with a pendant filigree crescent hanging from its lowest point. |
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| Summary | Necklaces of filigree plaques and garnet-coloured beads were worn with traditional costume in many places in the south German region, including Austria and Switzerland. This necklace was described as German, made in the early 18th century, when it was acquired in 1872, but it is not a traditional design. It is more likely that it was put together in its present form not long before that date, although it may incorporate older elements. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 165-1872 |
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| Record created | September 22, 2005 |
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