Necklace
ca. 1855 (made)
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The necklace is part of a larger set or parure. This includes a bracelet, brooch and earrings. These pieces were made about 1855 but were inspired by 17th century jewellery. They were specially designed to be mass produced cheaply from standardised component parts. The V&A bought this set as an example of excellence in inexpensive production.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver gilt painted and set with garnets, emeralds, emerald pastes and mainly imitation pearls |
| Brief description | 17th century-style silver-gilt necklace, painted in imitation of enamel and set with almandine garnets, emeralds, pastes and pearls, made by Schlichtegroll, Austria (Vienna), about 1855 |
| Physical description | Silver-gilt necklace, painted in imitation of enamel and set with almandine garnets, emeralds, emerald pastes, and (mainly imitation) pearls. In the style of the 17th century. |
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| Object history | Purchased by the Museum from the manufacturer at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1855: Shown by the maker (Schlichtegroll) at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1855 and purchased there by the Museum as an example of the excellence of cheap production. |
| Summary | The necklace is part of a larger set or parure. This includes a bracelet, brooch and earrings. These pieces were made about 1855 but were inspired by 17th century jewellery. They were specially designed to be mass produced cheaply from standardised component parts. The V&A bought this set as an example of excellence in inexpensive production. |
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| Accession number | 2664-1856 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2003 |
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