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Bell Charm

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1900-1930

GUSN

GUSN-296688

Description

Gilt bell charm with engraved Greek letters, also contains a note.

Details

Descriptive Terms

charms
gold (metal)
Charm

Inscription

25 Commonwealth Avenue/ Campanello Margherita/ a copy of an ancient gold bell found in 1875 on Monna Etguiluic [ill] in Rome, ..." (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.1201

Places

Italy

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