William IV's Family Order. Queen Adelaide buckle. Possibly belonged to Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge c.1831

4.5 x 4.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 441543

England

William IV's Family Order. William IV buckle. Possibly belonged to Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge c.1831

Description

Square of blue enamel bearing diamond and enamel crown above diamond set cipher AR (Queen Adelaide), bordered with diamonds and brilliant-set scrolls; Reverse: plain with mounts for attaching to a bracelet.

Provenance

Possibly belonged to Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge
People involved

Creator(s)

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(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

silver, diamond, blue enamel

Measurements

4.5 x 4.7 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Insignia, Decorations and Service Medals
Object type(s)
components
fasteners
buckles
clasps
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Royal Family Orders
References

Other number(s)

SJP INS : Patterson, S.J., 1996. Royal Insignia: British & Foreign Orders of Chivalry from the Royal Collection, London – SJP INS 93b