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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of a Man

Maker Barthelmy Desprez Jr.

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Dateabout 1820-1840

Techniqueencased,cut,molded sulphide,cast gilt metal hanger

SizeOverall H: 11.3 cm, D: 8.5 cm

Accession Number84.3.68

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

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Place Made

France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; encased, cut, molded sulphide, cast gilt metal hanger. Flat, circular shape, enclosing a molded male bust portrait sulphide, facing dexter; flat reverse side of the sulphide impressed "DESPREZ, Rue des Recolets/No. 2, a Paris."; flat faces of the plaque polished; chamfered rims diamond faceted; cast gilt metal hanger of overlapping leaves with pendant flowers; post with band of beading, pierced for a loose ring for hanging.
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