Gold brooch with amethyst and pearl decoration
Object No. A6180
Brooch, gold / amethyst / ruby / pearl / fabric / glass / metal, maker unknown, India, 1840-1860
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Summary
Physical Description
Circular gold brooch, with amethyst flower and pearl at centre. One stone replaced with an Indian ruby. Central flower surrounded by mount decorated with beading and twisted wire. Brooch secured with bar and hook on reverse and security chain attached.
DIMENSIONS
Depth
18 mm
Diameter
33 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Vivien Ellen Fitzhardinge, 1972
Acquisition Date
19 December 1972
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