Brooch
ca. 1835-ca.1840 (made)
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This bow brooch has a dense surface patterning of spirals (known as ‘cannetille’ work) and granules (‘grainti’). This decoration was very popular in the decades around 1830. Jewellery from these decades was often vibrantly coloured, and turquoise was a popular choice. The brooch survives with matching earrings, with which it would have been worn.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold filigree with <i>grainti</i> and <i>cannetille</i> decoration, set with turquoises and pearls |
| Brief description | Brooch in the form of a tasselled bow, gold filigree with cannetille and grainti decoration, set with turquoises and pearls, Western Europe, ( Malta or Portugal ) about 1835-40 |
| Physical description | Brooch in the form of a tasselled bow, gold filigree with cannetille and grainti decoration, set with turquoises and pearls. |
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| Credit line | Cory Bequest |
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| Summary | This bow brooch has a dense surface patterning of spirals (known as ‘cannetille’ work) and granules (‘grainti’). This decoration was very popular in the decades around 1830. Jewellery from these decades was often vibrantly coloured, and turquoise was a popular choice. The brooch survives with matching earrings, with which it would have been worn. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Clare Phillips, Jewels and Jewellery, V&A, 2000
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| Accession number | M.77-1951 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2003 |
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