Necklace
1895-1912 (made)
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This necklace was made in the Indian style betweem 1895 and 1912 by Giuliano, a pre-eminent London jewellery firm, to reflect the origin of the diamonds which had been part of the booty taken at the capture of Seringapatam in 1799. It was commissioned by C. F. Bell for his mother, Clara Bell, the sister of Sir Edward Poynter, a distinguished painter.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold set with diamonds and hung from strings of pearls. |
| Brief description | Necklace of gold, diamonds, pearls and enamel made by Carlo and Arthur Giuliano for Clara Bell, sister of the artist Sir Edward Poynter. |
| Physical description | Necklace of gold, diamonds, pearls and enamel. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Judith H. Siegel |
| Object history | Commissioned by C. F. Bell for his mother, Clara Bell, sister of the painter Sir Edward Poynter, PRA, RWS (1836-1919). |
| Association | |
| Summary | This necklace was made in the Indian style betweem 1895 and 1912 by Giuliano, a pre-eminent London jewellery firm, to reflect the origin of the diamonds which had been part of the booty taken at the capture of Seringapatam in 1799. It was commissioned by C. F. Bell for his mother, Clara Bell, the sister of Sir Edward Poynter, a distinguished painter. |
| Bibliographic reference | Gere, Charlotte and Munn, Geoffrey. Artists' Jewellery: Pre-Raphelite to Arts and Crafts. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1989. Pages 86-7 (illustrations of necklace and of Clara Bell). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.3:1 to 4-2011 |
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| Record created | December 6, 2007 |
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