Decorative arts — 1849
Bracelet
This bracelet was made by the well-known Dublin firm Waterhouse and Co. for Queen Victoria. It was presented it to her when she visited Ireland in August 1849. The visit of the royal family- the Queen was accompanied by Prince Albert and four of their children - included stops in Cobh (County Cork), Dublin, and Belfast.
The letters are made from bog oak moulded with steam. They are joined together with gold links and the bracelet closes with a clasp in the shape of an Irish harp.
There are many contemporary advertisements for jewellery made from typically Irish materials like Wicklow gold, Irish river pearls and bog oak.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- A13166
- Object name:
- bracelet
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- Production date:
- 1849
- Material:
wood, gold
- Measurements/duration:
- L 203 mm, W 27 mm, D 6 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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