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Pendant (Italy)

This is a Pendant. It was made by Antonio Civilotti. It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is enamel, gold, 24 pearls and 46 diamonds.. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

The Roman jeweler Civilotti, located on the Piazza di Spagna, was also well-known for his cameo jewelry. (Jewelry 1989-90)

This object was donated by R. Keith Kane. It is credited Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 8.2 x 4.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Box says on bottom: Civilotti Roma Pa di Spagna No 939495

Cite this object as

Pendant (Italy); Made by Antonio Civilotti (Italy); enamel, gold, 24 pearls and 46 diamonds.; Overall: 8.2 x 4.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes; 1946-50-23

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