pendant

Object NameBadge (Pendant) of the Orange Order with Case

MakerProbably Falcon Glassworks of Apsley Pellatt & Co.

Made FromLead Glass, Sulphide, Wood, Leather, Cloth, Metal

Date1820-1840

Place MadeEngland, London

Techniquemolded, enameled, gilded

SizeOverall W: 5.1 cm, L: 9.1 cm

Accession Number76.2.1

Curatorial Area(s)

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical Description(a) Colorless lead glass enclosing a molded sulphide; enameled and gilded metal frame. Circular metal frame, surmounted by a crown with pendant ring, border of the frame formed as a garter, with pendant strap, inscribed "THE · FLORIOUS · MEMORY · 1688" on a dark blue enamel ground; holds a thin, convex glass disc which encloses a finely detailed representation of an equestrian statue, plinth inscribed "GVLIELMVS III", a rose, thistle and shamrock spray below. (b) Leather, wood (?) and cloth; metal hinges and hooks. Pointed oval, flat leather-covered, hinged case with fabric lining.
Provenance

Source Howard Phillips - 1976-01-15