This necklace has been based on a brooch within the British Museum's collection, dating from c.1890, which is part of the Hull Grundy Gift. On the original piece, a spray of trembler-mounted dog-roses is set with Chrysoberyls. The brooch is not marked, but is thought to be continental, with the use of the Chrysoberyls suggesting an Iberian origin. <br> <br> A <A HREF="http://www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/invt/cmcj39850" target="_blank" title="Select this link to view the matching brooch." class="linkarrow">matching brooch<span class="arrow"></span></A> is also available. <br> <br> Find out more about the original piece <A HREF="http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_onlin e/collection_object_details.aspx? objectId=83373&partId=1&searchText=Chrysoberyls&page=1" target="_blank" title="Select this link to view the British Museum Collections page featuring the original piece." </A>here.</A>
A stunning necklace with a pendant inspired by roses in bloom.
This necklace is is based on a French brooch that is housed within the British Museum’s collection. The original, which dates to c.1890, is based on a spray of Rosa canina dog-roses, which are pave-set with green chrysoberyl stones, and surrounded by delicately detailed gold-plated leaves. The brooch was part of the 1978 Hull Grundy gift, and showcases Anne Hull Grundy’s passion for Victorian botanical jewellery.
An exquisite piece to add to a jewellery collection.
Product Code: CMCJ39860
T.P: 32.13
Dimensions: Length: 48cm, Pendant: H2.5 x W2.5cm
Material: Pewter and Swarovski crystal
Postage Weight: 0.05 Kg
This necklace has been based on a brooch within the British Museum's collection, dating from c.1890, which is part of the Hull Grundy Gift. On the original piece, a spray of trembler-mounted dog-roses is set with Chrysoberyls. The brooch is not marked, but is thought to be continental, with the use of the Chrysoberyls suggesting an Iberian origin. <br> <br> A <A HREF="http://www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/invt/cmcj39850" target="_blank" title="Select this link to view the matching brooch." class="linkarrow">matching brooch<span class="arrow"></span></A> is also available. <br> <br> Find out more about the original piece <A HREF="http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_onlin e/collection_object_details.aspx? objectId=83373&partId=1&searchText=Chrysoberyls&page=1" target="_blank" title="Select this link to view the British Museum Collections page featuring the original piece." </A>here.</A>
A stunning necklace with a pendant inspired by roses in bloom.
This necklace is is based on a French brooch that is housed within the British Museum’s collection. The original, which dates to c.1890, is based on a spray of Rosa canina dog-roses, which are pave-set with green chrysoberyl stones, and surrounded by delicately detailed gold-plated leaves. The brooch was part of the 1978 Hull Grundy gift, and showcases Anne Hull Grundy’s passion for Victorian botanical jewellery.
An exquisite piece to add to a jewellery collection.
