Earring
1860-70 (made)
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The earrings were perhaps made by Crouzet, who worked for all the major Parisian goldsmiths, producing jewellery of fine quality and original design. He is known to have produced similar pieces in the Moroccan taste. The earrings may also have been inspired by the " moresque" work of the important Parisian goldsmith Alphonse Fouquet. The jewels may have been suitable for wear during mourning.
By the 1860s, as European commercial jewellery lost its appeal in artistic circles, jewellery from the Middle East and India became an important influence. In London, the Art Journal encouraged an appreciation of jewellery from countries such as Syria and Palestine. In Paris, jewellery made in the Moroccan style reflected the French engagement with North Africa.
By the 1860s, as European commercial jewellery lost its appeal in artistic circles, jewellery from the Middle East and India became an important influence. In London, the Art Journal encouraged an appreciation of jewellery from countries such as Syria and Palestine. In Paris, jewellery made in the Moroccan style reflected the French engagement with North Africa.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Openwork gold, enamelled in black set with diamonds and pearls, with pearl and diamond pendants |
Brief description | Gold earring, enamelled in black and set with diamonds and pearls, about 1870 |
Physical description | Gold, enamelled in black and set with rose and brilliant-cut diamonds and pearls, with pearl and diamond pendants in the Moroccan manner of Crouzet |
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Marks and inscriptions | Paris warranty mark for 1847 onwards. |
Credit line | Cory Bequest |
Production | In the Moroccan manner of Crouzet or inspired by the "moresque"work of Alphonse Fouquet |
Subject depicted | |
Summary | The earrings were perhaps made by Crouzet, who worked for all the major Parisian goldsmiths, producing jewellery of fine quality and original design. He is known to have produced similar pieces in the Moroccan taste. The earrings may also have been inspired by the " moresque" work of the important Parisian goldsmith Alphonse Fouquet. The jewels may have been suitable for wear during mourning. By the 1860s, as European commercial jewellery lost its appeal in artistic circles, jewellery from the Middle East and India became an important influence. In London, the Art Journal encouraged an appreciation of jewellery from countries such as Syria and Palestine. In Paris, jewellery made in the Moroccan style reflected the French engagement with North Africa. |
Bibliographic reference | Shirley Bury, Jewellery 1789-1910, The International Era, Vol.II. p.687 colour plate 192 |
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Accession number | M.120A&B-1951 |
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Record created | February 9, 2006 |
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