Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
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Luce Center
Brooch and sleeve buttons set (demi-parure)
Object name
Brooch and sleeve buttons set (demi-parure)
Date
1875-1900
Medium
Tortoise shell, metal
Dimensions
overall (brooch): 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
overall (each button): 5/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.6
Description
Tortoise shell brooch and sleeve buttons set (demi-parure); brooch is horizontal oval with half-sphere at the center surrounded by double-lobed open work, with hinged pin and hook attachment on reverse; buttons are vertical oval with "H" at the center of beveled face, metal shank on reverse.
Object Number
INV.769b.1-3
Marks
carved: center, button face: "H"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
