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"Lava" cameo brooch set in gold mount, depicts Flora and Cupid brandishing Hymen's torch, hinged pin and hook on reverse.
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
184
Unknown
Italy
2 3/16 in x 1 15/16 in x 5/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1929.563
For information on cameos see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989); Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 215-232; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 227-236; Miller, Anna M. "Cameos Old & New," 3rd Edition (2005). Similar brooch in the MFA, Boston see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): plate 164.
Title c - Coral brooch and earrings Accession Number 1927.495 a
Title Lava cameo brooch Accession Number 1929.563
Title Brooch Accession Number 1929.564
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1929.565
Title Coral earrings Accession Number 1929.566 ab
Title Knee buckles Accession Number 1931.982 ab
Title Cuff links Accession Number 1931.984 ab
Title Gold brooch Accession Number 1931.989
Title Necklace and locket Accession Number 1934.558
Title Accession Number
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