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HÄNGSMYCKE (medallion). Of goldsmith comet of iron. Oval, with flat sides. On the front, a cast iron disc in the shape of a comet, relishing an antique chest image of a Greek god or hero (?) in profile. On the back a lid with a scharner and a nail attachment. On the inside of the lid a letter of the year and a stamp of firm, karate and city. Height: 2.7 cm, width: 1.3 cm. Swedish work, Stockholm from 1821, Giron & Co. Purchased by Wilhelmina von Hallwyl September 1911 at the Juvilerarfirman JE Torsk, Stockholm.
Title: Bedside jewellery
Description:
HÄNGSMYCKE (medallion).
Of goldsmith comet of iron.
Oval, with flat sides.
On the front, a cast iron disc in the shape of a comet, relishing an antique chest image of a Greek god or hero (?) in profile.
On the back a lid with a scharner and a nail attachment.
On the inside of the lid a letter of the year and a stamp of firm, karate and city.
Height: 2.
7 cm, width: 1.
3 cm.
Swedish work, Stockholm from 1821, Giron & Co.
Purchased by Wilhelmina von Hallwyl September 1911 at the Juvilerarfirman JE Torsk, Stockholm.
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