Model of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond and Two Other Diamonds

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Model of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond and Two Other Diamonds

Artist Apsley Pellatt IV (English | British, 1791 - 1863)

Factory/Foundry Falcon Glassworks

Manufacturer Apsley Pellatt , ca. 1790-1875 (English | British)

Date1851

DimensionsGlass diamond B (medium)
Length: 0.941 in. (23.92 mm)
Width: 0.733 in. (18.62 mm)
Height: 0.379 in. (9.63 mm)

MediumMold-cast lead glass, cut, and polished

ClassificationGlass

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

2006.171B

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DescriptionReplica of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond and two other diamonds in fitted case. The large faceted stone together with two smaller stones possibly in imitation of the Cullinan 1 and 2 diamonds

Published ReferencesTarshis, D. K., "The Koh-i-Noor Diamond and its glass replica at the Crystal Palace Exhibition," Journal of Glass Studies, Vol. 42, 2000, pp. 133-143.Comparative ReferencesSee also Crystal Palace Exhibition, London, 1851.