Necklace
ca.1800 - 1820 (made)
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Graduated necklace of blue jasperware beads each with a pattern of white petals at top and bottom and a raised band with white stars around the centre. The larger beads have paired jasperware discs above and below, and regularly interspersed through the necklace are circular, faceted gold beads. The barrel-shaped clasp has engraved linear decoration, and a later safety chain has been added.
Object details
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| Brief description | Blue and white jasperware beads threaded with faceted gold beads, with a gold clasp. United Kingdom, early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Graduated necklace of blue jasperware beads each with a pattern of white petals at top and bottom and a raised band with white stars around the centre. The larger beads have paired jasperware discs above and below, and regularly interspersed through the necklace are circular, faceted gold beads. The barrel-shaped clasp has engraved linear decoration, and a later safety chain has been added. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
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| Accession number | M.192-2011 |
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| Record created | May 26, 2011 |
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