Earring thumbnail 1
Earring thumbnail 2
Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Earring

ca. 1835-1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of earrings, in the form of a twisted peacock feather, gold, pavé-set with turquoises, rubies and pearls.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earring
  • Earring
Materials and techniques
Gold, <i>pavé</i>-set with turquoises, rubies and pearls
Brief description
Pair of earrings, in the form of a twisted peacock feather, gold pavé-set with turquoises, rubies and pearls, possibly made in England, about 1835-40
Physical description
Pair of earrings, in the form of a twisted peacock feather, gold, pavé-set with turquoises, rubies and pearls.
Credit line
Cory Bequest
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.131&A-1951

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Record createdAugust 19, 2005
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