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FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Three Pendant Ornaments, enamelled
1854Albumen print | 11.6 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800160
Photograph of three pendants in enamelled gold set with precious stones and hung with pearls.
The left pendant presents the scene of the Annunciation. The central pendant depicts a male figure playing the lyre. The pendant on the right portrays an eagle with spread wings. The latter is currently held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The left pendant presents the scene of the Annunciation. The central pendant depicts a male figure playing the lyre. The pendant on the right portrays an eagle with spread wings. The latter is currently held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
11.6 x 18.1 cm (image)
'Three pendant ornaments, enamelled'
- Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Jewellery
- Necklaces
- Pendants
- Necklaces
- Jewellery
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
