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Fortnum's brooch (© The artist)
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Fortnum's brooch

Artist: Arthur King

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: circa 1970

Materials: gold & diamond

Gift:

Review number: 5861 (2006)

Provenance:
Collection of Miss Joan Hurst.

Description:
Following her previous generous gifts to various UK public collections through The Art Fund, Joan Hurst has donated several more pieces from her extensive and varied collection. Brooch in the form of a stylised acanthus-like leaf design in richly textured gold, lavishly studded with diamonds.

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