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BROOCH

Creator(s): Unknown (Jeweler)

Currently in storage


About this object

The main portion of the brooch is rectangular in shape with a fine Siberian cabochon amethyst and mounted in diamonds and set in silver. From this is a pendant with a small rosette in diamonds and a long tear-drop shaped amethyst.

Object name:
BROOCH
Made from:
Siberian amethyst -- silver -- diamonds
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
early 20th Century
Size:
9.2 × 4.4 cm (3 5/8 × 1 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.148
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
MARK KF engraved in Cyrillic; 8794 scratched [on hinge] MUTT scratched [on frame]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973