aigrette

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Object Type
Museum number: 1978,1002.688
Description: Aigrette in form of crescent and trembler spray. Silver with an open-back and set with pastes.
Production date: 1790-1810 (circa)
Production place: Made in: England
Materials: silver; glass
Dimensions: Height: 3.20 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: On display (G46/dc22)
Acquisition name: Donated by: Prof John Hull Grundy; Donated by: Anne Hull Grundy; Purchased from: Harvey & Gore
Acquisition date: 1978
Acquisition notes: Harvey & Gore, 4 Burlington Gardens, London, W1. Original invoice for £40 to Anne Hull Grundy dated May 1970, described as 'White paste aigrette brooch c. 1825'.
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1978,1002.688
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: HG.688 (masterlist number)
Conservation: Treatment: 28 Apr 1994; Treatment: 06/10/2017

Free entry