Earring
1865-1870 (made)
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Traditional jewellery often followed out-dated aristocratic examples. Many Spanish traditional earrings were based on 17th and 18th century patterns, but over time local differences became fixed, and patterns became characteristic of a particular place.
Long narrow earrings, often set with red stones, are typical of Barcelona. They are usually set with red glass, or foiled crystal, as here, rather than precious stones.
Long narrow earrings, often set with red stones, are typical of Barcelona. They are usually set with red glass, or foiled crystal, as here, rather than precious stones.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver set with rock crystal over pink foil |
| Brief description | Pair of long narrow silver earrings set with pink foiled rock crystal, Barcelona (Spain), 19th century. |
| Physical description | Pair of long narrow earrings in three parts, set with three faceted rock crystals over pink foil. |
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| Summary | Traditional jewellery often followed out-dated aristocratic examples. Many Spanish traditional earrings were based on 17th and 18th century patterns, but over time local differences became fixed, and patterns became characteristic of a particular place. Long narrow earrings, often set with red stones, are typical of Barcelona. They are usually set with red glass, or foiled crystal, as here, rather than precious stones. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1234&A-1871 |
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| Record created | January 25, 2008 |
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