Not on display

Brooch

1950-55
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Brooch in the form of two crescents made up of strips of twisted gold wires. The inside edge of each crescent is set with diamonds. A horizontal gold pin is fixed to the back of the brooch.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Twisted gold wire and diamonds
Brief description
Brooch in the form of two crescents, Chaumet, London, ca. 1950-55
Physical description
Brooch in the form of two crescents made up of strips of twisted gold wires. The inside edge of each crescent is set with diamonds. A horizontal gold pin is fixed to the back of the brooch.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.9cm
  • Width: 2.8cm
  • Depth: 1.0cm
Marks and inscriptions
CHAUMET LONDON (Engraved on the back )
Credit line
The Bettine, Lady Abingdon Collection, bequeathed by Mrs T.R.P. Hole
Collection
Accession number
M.120-1987

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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