Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Cuff buttons
Object Number:
1933.99ab
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of circular 10 karat gold cuff buttons with sard onyx gems set on obverse with flowers carved at the center, framed with bezel of alternating scallops and points; shank on obverse
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
