Earring
1800-1850 (made)
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Pair of gold and emerald pendent earrings with pearl drops. Each earring consists of a two-tier pierced rosette with a crescent hanging from its base. There are five pearl drops hanging from the lower edge of the crescent.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Gold set with emeralds with pearl drops |
Brief description | Pair of gold pendent earrings set with emeralds with pearl drops, Portugal or Italy, 1800-1850. |
Physical description | Pair of gold and emerald pendent earrings with pearl drops. Each earring consists of a two-tier pierced rosette with a crescent hanging from its base. There are five pearl drops hanging from the lower edge of the crescent. |
Marks and inscriptions | Half a mark, possibly 'N ... C' in rectangular frame. (On side of wire.) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs Mary Houghton of Florence |
Object history | Acquired in Lisbon |
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Accession number | M.22&A-1948 |
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Record created | July 28, 2006 |
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