Victorian brooch set with garnets and amethyst stone.

Collection type: Object
Description: Victorian brooch set with garnets and amethyst stone.
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Mrs James Blackwood also known as Mrs King; Field collector Mary Blackwood; PRM source Mrs James Blackwood also known as Mrs King; PRM source Mary Blackwood
Date / Period: Date made: 1800-1900
Date collected: By 1942
Acquisition information: Donated: 1942
Materials and processes: Material Silver Gilt Metal, Material Gilt Metal, Material Garnet Stone, Material Amethyst Stone, Material Brass Metal, Process Cast, Process Gilded
Dimensions: Diameter: max 59 mm, Width 35 mm, Depth 25 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1942.12.1
Research and responses: Between 2005 - 2007 a survey of metalwork in the PRM was undertaken by Gali Beiner, a conservator in the Museum. As part of this study 77 objects were analysed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) providing a qualitative non destructive analysis of the alloy composition. This object was one of those analysed, the results showed the presence of Au, Cu, Zn (brass with some gilding). A copy of the analysis and report is held in conservation [GB 23/8/2007; MN 27/10/2009]

Search terms: Ornament, Brooch

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