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Metal and wax mould for holding cultured pearls in place while being sprayed with pearl essence
Metal and wax mould for holding cultured pearls in place while being sprayed with pearl essence

Metal and wax mould for holding cultured pearls in place while being sprayed with pearl essence

Maker (Australian, 1917 - 2001)
Date1957-1977
Object number00044070
NameMetal and wax pearl mould
MediumMetal, wax, pearl essence
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 85 x 88 mm, 62.74 g
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson
History2 metal trays (00044070 and 00044071) with wax lining, indented with round and tear shapes respectively - beeswax moulds to hold blisters while prayed with pearl essence, some of which can be seen on moulds. After the nucleus was removed the inside of the cultured blister was sprayed with pearl essence, an expensive substance made from fish scales, before they were filled with epoxy. To maintain the colour of the pearl. Information given by Nick George.