The Pasfield Jewel Gold, Enamel, Emeralds The Victoria & Albert Museum |
The first mention of the jewel is in the will of George Pasfield from November 8, 1660. Mr. Pasfield was a merchant in south London , who traded extensively with Barbados.
Sadly, the jewel is not in the best of shape though still, as stated by the V&A, “dramatic, beautiful and rare.” It was badly damaged in a house fire in 1817. While the goldwork survived, the enamels, were melted and discolored.
2 comments:
Even damaged that is a magnificent piece...I have a feeling peeps would buy replica's of this. I would. :)
Oh and *yummy*? Not! lol
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