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Victoria commissioned works that memorialised her beloved husband

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Pendant 1870

Gold, enamel, pearl and a hand-coloured photograph | 4.5 x 2.0 x 0.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 45556

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A gold pendant set with a photograph of Prince Albert (1819-61), under which sits the name 'ALBERT' in blue enamel. There is a border around the portrait, and a design, both created in blue enamel. Above the photograph is a crown and beneath a drop pearl.

On the verso is an inscription reading: 'To / Our dear little / GRANDAUGHTER / VICTORIA OF WALES / In recollection of / Her dear Grandpapa / Albert / From her most / Affectionate / GRANDMAMA, / VICTORIA.R. / 6 July 1870'.
  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
  • 4.5 x 2.0 x 0.3 cm (whole object)

  • Given to Princess Victoria of Wales on her birthday by Queen Victoria in 1870

  • Object type(s)
      • costume
        • costume accessories
          • jewellery
            • pendants
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Jewellery
          • Crowns