Matilda Fielding
Summary
Public: Oval medallion, stoneware, with white relief portrait of Mrs Matilda Fielding against a purple enamelled ground, in gilt metal locket. Private: Oval medallion with relief-moulded right side profile, head and neck portrait of Mrs Matilda Fielding. Purple enamel painted surround to portrait, black, slightly translucent enamel on reverse. Large oval locket, gilt metal with glass front and back. Metal surround engraved with rococo scrolls, large ornate loop at the top, partially engraved with scrolls. Inside locket, two pieces of paper backing, one painted gold as background to medallion, the other inscribed with medallion's history.
Object Name
Matilda Fielding
Creators Name
Date Created
c 1774
Dimensions
medallion: 4.3cm x 3.4cm
locket: 7.7cm x 4.9cm
accession number
1906.127
Collection Group
Place of creation
Etruria
Medium
