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Memorial brooch
about 1832
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Gold; enamel
Dimensions
Overall: 5.1cm (2in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.897
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionThe brooch centers black champleve enamel with twining blooming vines surrounded by a gold frame composed of repousse scrolling elements and shells. On the reverse in an inscribed hinged comparment that opens to reveal a lock of brown hair. There is a small hook on the bottom.
Inscriptions" I Amory died Sept 4 / 1832 Aged 73 / C Amory died July 20 / 1831 AE 70" engraved in script (from card).
ProvenanceCollection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.