brooch
- Museum number
- 1978,1002.878
- Description
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Bloomed and chased coloured gold brooch with separate shell petals and one coral bud in the form of an orange-blossom spray.
- Production date
- 1830-1850
- Dimensions
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Length: 5.70 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- See also C. Gere & J. Rudoe, 'Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria: A Mirror to the World', London, British Museum, 2010, fig. 16, p.31. Caption: ‘Three orange-blossom brooches, English, 1830–50. . . . Orange-blossom brooches in textured gold with engraved veins set with coral and shell flowers were popular from the 1830s. The petals . . .are formed by one half of a bivalve shell.’
The association of orange blossom with weddings made these flower jewels popular as bridal gifts or for bridesmaids’ presents. (Charlotte Gere)
- Location
- On display (G47/dc8)
- Acquisition date
- 1978-1981
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1978,1002.878
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: HG.878 (masterlist number)
