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Pin Brooch with hair of Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge (1797-1889) 1889

3.4 x 0.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 65707

Pin Brooch with hair of Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge (1797-1889)

Pin Brooch with hair of Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge (1797-1889) 1889

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Description

A cigar shaped gold, enamelled and jewelled tie pin with three brilliants in a row on black enamelled ground, the back with a twist of white hair.

Provenance

Given to Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck by Alexandra, Princess of Wales in 1889
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck (1833-97)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess Augusta of Hesse-Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge (1797-1889)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

gold, diamond, black enamel, hair

enamelled

Measurements

3.4 x 0.9 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Gems and Jewellery
Object type(s)
costume
costume accessories
jewellery
tie pins
commemorative jewellery
mourning jewellery

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