brooch
- Museum number
- 1978,1002.818.b
- Description
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Gold brooch with a reversed crystal intaglio of a partridge amidst ferns and grasses with an applied gold ivy leaf in each corner and an applied gold trade label. Image on left.
- Production date
- 1870 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Width: 2.20 centimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- Text from catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift (Gere et al 1984) no. 823
The ivy leaf is a recurring decorative motif in Brogden's work. (see also the cameo mount 926). (Charlotte Gere)
A pair with 818a. Same catalogue no. 823.
See also C. Gere & J. Rudoe, 'Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria: A Mirror to the World', London, British Museum, 2010, fig. 105C, p.144. Caption: ‘Group of sporting jewellery, English and American, second half of the 19th century.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1978
- Acquisition notes
- Hancocks & Co, 1 Burlington Gardens, London W1. Original invoice for £900 to Anne Hull Grundy dated 21.9.1978, described as 'Brooch: Pair of crystal pheasants, mounts signed by John Brogden'. One of a pair with previous item 818a, cat no 823.
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1978,1002.818.b
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: HG.818.b (masterlist number)
