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Pair of Brooches

1940 - 1960 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Of ladybird form, with coral bodies each symmetrically set with six diamonds, a double pin on the reverse. One larger than the other.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Pair of Brooches (One of a Pair)
  • Pair of Brooches (One of a Pair)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pair of brooches in the form of ladybirds or ladybugs, gold, coral, diamonds and black lacquer, made by Cartier, Paris, 1940-1960
Physical description
Of ladybird form, with coral bodies each symmetrically set with six diamonds, a double pin on the reverse. One larger than the other.
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other number
146 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.104:1, 2-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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