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Henry George Murphy (1884-1939)

Imperial State Crown 1924

3.0 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 230796

Imperial State Crown

Henry George Murphy (1884-1939)

Imperial State Crown 1924

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Description

Miniature copy of the Imperial State Crown. A silver frame inset with diamonds, rubies, saphires, emeralds and seed pearls. A red velvet cap has an enamelled 'ermine' trim and the silver gilt lining is engraved with scrolls.

Provenance

Made for Queen Mary's Dolls' House, 1924
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Henry George Murphy (1884-1939)
(jeweller)

Search the collection WM Whiteside (active 1924)
(maker)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

silver, ruby, sapphire, diamond, red velvet, emerald, seed pearl, silver gilt, enamel

engraving

Measurements

3.0 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House
Object type(s)
costume
costume accessories
headgear
headdresses
crowns
toys and games
toys
dolls' accessories
dolls' houses
dolls' house accessories
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Jewellery
Crown jewels

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