fitz william museum
Pendant: Pegasus Drinking from the Fountain of Hippocrene
Carlo & Arthur Giuliano (jeweller)
Ricketts, Charles de Sousy (designer)
Title
Pendant: Pegasus Drinking from the Fountain of Hippocrene
Maker
carlo and authur giulianano (jeweller),rickets,charts de sousy (desighner).
iniature (painting)
Description
Gold, enamelled in royal blue, green, red, and white, and set with four cut garnets, a cabochon garnet, two large pearls, one small pearl, and a baroque pearl. Circular with protrusions round the edge, a baroque pearl drop at the bottom, and a Silenus mask at the top, to which is attached a gold bow and loop for suspension. The front is decorated in low relief with Pegasus drinking from the fountain of Hippocrene against a blue background. On the back is an enamelled motif composed of interlacing circles, Ds and lozenges with a flower in the centre. The hinged back opens to reveal a miniature of Miss Edith Emma Cooper (1862-1913) in profile to right against a blue ground, protected by glass. Case covered in red leather.
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