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Fob Seal

ca. 1880 - 1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

An uncut fob seal with a figurative group in gold above. The group consists of a figure with spear and shield standing protectively by a seated woman who has a small child by her side.

Object details

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Brief description
Fob seal of gold with a green hardstone base, depicting two women and a child, by Tiffany & Co., New York, U.S.A., late 19th century.
Physical description
An uncut fob seal with a figurative group in gold above. The group consists of a figure with spear and shield standing protectively by a seated woman who has a small child by her side.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38mm
  • Width: 21mm
  • Depth: 12mm
Marks and inscriptions
TIFFANY & CO. 92
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.178:1-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 134 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.93-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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