Brooch
Date1777
OriginEngland
MediumGold; hair; enamel; garnets
DimensionsL: 1 1/16"; W: 11/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-605
DescriptionBrooch: elongated oval, the center panel with lozenges of 2 shades of hair framed in white enamel with gold lettering: WILLIM CURRY OBt 19 MAY 1777 AEt 44; covered with glass and bordered with small garnets. Back edge swag/lozenge design.ProvenanceCameo Corner, London
Vendor: Garrard & Co., Ltd., London
1750-1775
Mid 18th c.
1775 to 1800
mid-18th century
1750-1775
1785-1795
1787-1795
1750-1800
1811
1806
c. 1776
1st half 18th c.