Decorative arts — 1800-1820
Pin, cravat pin
Double cravat pin of enamelled gold and silver with pavé set turquoises and small collet set rubies. The motto ‘ICH DIEN’ appears on the ribbons beneath the Prince of Wales feathers on the left hand pin. There is a small compartment on the reverse of the head of this pin containing the hair of the Prince Regent (later King George IV). The two pins are linked by a detachable turquoise set chain.
Such double pins were fashionable in the first half of the 19th century. This example dates from before 1820, but Charles Dickens is wearing one is his 1839 portrait by Daniel Maclise in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 48.54
- Object name:
- pin, cravat pin
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- Production date:
- 1800-1820
- Material:
enamel, turquoise, gold, leather, velvet
- Measurements/duration:
- H 95 mm, H 80 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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