Salamander brooch
Late 19th to early 20th century
Medium/TechniqueGold, diamond, and demantoid garnet
DimensionsHeight x width x depth: 6.4 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm (2 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mona Lee Nesseth
Accession number2008.1973
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceEx-collection gemologist Mona Nesseth, CA; gift from Nesseth to the MFA (Accession date: December 31, 2008)
early 19th century
18th century
late 18th century
18th century
around 1860
second half of 19th century