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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of General Foy

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Dateabout 1820-1825

Techniqueencased,cut,molded sulphide,cast gilt metal mount

SizeOverall H: 10.5 cm, W: 6.7 cm

Accession Number84.3.62

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 mount. Flat, rectangular shape, obverse polished flat, with cut grooves at the edges; sides cut in angular notches; reverse cut in all-over "nailhead" diamonds; enclosing a molded sulphide bust of a man in military dress (General Maximilien Sebastien Foy), facing sinister, wearing an order (Legion of Honor ?) and medals; square gilt metal mount with stylized flowers in relief on the sides; heavy ring on top, with a loose ring for hanging.
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