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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of Du de Berry
Made FromGlass, sulphide, metal
Dateabout 1820-1840
Place MadeFrance
Techniqueencased, cut, molded sulphide, cast metal mount
SizeOverall H: 9.7 cm, W: 6.5 cm
Accession Number84.3.174
Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; encased, cut, molded sulphide, cast metal mount. Flat, circular shape, with polished flat face, petal-cut rim; back with cut star and fan cutting at the rim; enclosing a molded white sulphide bust of a man (Duc de Berry), facing dexter, in military uniform; reverse flat; cast metal hanger, composed of overlapping leaves with pendant flowers, turned post with band of beading; bulbous top, pierced, with a loose ring for hanging.Provenance
Source
Louis Lyons
- 1984-04-06
Purchased from Louis Lyons in 1984 using funds from the Clara S. Peck Endowment Fund. Catalogue cards say that these objects were a bequest of Clara S. Peck (by exchange).
Purchased from Louis Lyons in 1984 using funds from the Clara S. Peck Endowment Fund. Catalogue cards say that these objects were a bequest of Clara S. Peck (by exchange).
