Collection Highlights
Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën... Volume 5, part 1 (deel 5, stuk 1)
Date:
1724-1726
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1724.V
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Tie pin in box
Object Number:
1941.55a-c
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal, chalcedony; cardboard, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (box): 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.6 x 8.9 x 1.6 cm )
overall (pin): 2 1/2 x 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 1 x 1 cm )
Marks:
printed: center of box lid: "ADOLPHE WIEL / Lapidaire-Joaillier / CANNES AIX-LES-BAINS"
Description:
Tie pin in box; pin has straight metal pin which curves over at the top and forms a bezel with red chalcedony stone (carnelian or sard); box is white cardboard with cotton lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
