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Not currently on display at the V&A

Earring

1860-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

It was bought for one pound (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver-gilt filigree and strapwork
Brief description
Silver-gilt filigree earring decorated with strapwork, Santiago (Spain), 1860-1870.
Physical description
Three-part silver-gilt filigree earring, with a pear-shaped drop hanging from either side of the central part. Decorated on the front with applied discs, filigree domes, and straps.
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.0cm
  • Width: 3.0cm
  • Depth: 1.3cm
Summary
It was bought for one pound (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Collection
Accession number
1169-1873

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Record createdJune 12, 2009
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