Bulls Eye Onyx Bar Brooch
DateLate 19th century
Object NameBrooch
Mediumonyx, metal
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsHeight: 1.7cm
Width: 4.2cm
Width: 4.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2006 by Linda Slesser.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 08
Object numberABDMS076288
About MeOval bulls eye onyx and metal bar brooch.The brooch is made up of three oval bulls eye onyx stones set in individual metal settings with rope borders. The settings are then attached to a metal bar brooch with simple pin fastening on the back.
More About Me
This brooch is made from bullseye onyx. It was popular in Victorian mourning jewellery; which women wore for an extended time following the death of a loved one.
Exhibitions
Late 19th century
1837 - 1901
Mid - late 19th century
Probably 19th century
1837 - 1901
1837 - 1901
1837 - 1901
1860 - 1899
1846 - 1901
1890 - 1929
1890 - 1929
1890 - 1929
Late 19th century
1862 - 1901
1860 - 1899
1840 - 1900
19th century