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The necklace is mounted with hardstone mosaics of butterflies. They were probably made in the pietra dura workshops of Florence. They were perhaps purchased by a traveller doing the Grand Tour (a tour of continental Europe made by wealthy gentlemen, often to complete their education). It is believed that the panels were made into a necklace by a Parisian jeweller. The delicate festoons of chain linking the mosaic panels are typical of necklaces that were fashionable at the beginning of the 19th century.

Details

  • Title: Necklace
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1805/1814
  • Location: France
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 40.4 cm unfastened, Height: 6.8 cm, Depth: 0.5 cm
  • Provenance: Given by Sir George R. Lowndes
  • Medium: Gold set with hardstone mosaic panels

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