Pin Item Number: M4.46 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of gold-plated silver pins (parts a-b), semi-hemispherical in shape with a large round hole in the centre. Floral filigree decoration is applied all around the outer surface. The edge consists of a tooth-like border composed of groups of small dots. Both pins are similar in appearance.
Item History
- Made in Saudi Arabia
- Collected during 1914
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Pin
- Identification Number
- M4.46 a-b
- Type of Item
- pin
- Material
- silver metal and gold metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- beaten, filigreed and soldered
- Part A
- height 1.6 cm, diameter 5.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Saudi ?
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Saudi Arabia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 108
- Accession Number
- 2189/0139 a-b