Earring
1860-1870 (made)
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Place of origin |
It was bought for 16 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Cast and pierced silver-gilt |
Brief description | Silver-gilt pendant earring, Santiago (Spain), 1860-1870. |
Physical description | Long, narrow, three-part silver-gilt earring, consisting of a cast open work plaque attached to a hinged wire. A matching stylised bow hangs from the plaque, with a long drop-shaped plaque hanging from its lower edge. |
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Summary | It was bought for 16 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
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Accession number | 1183-1873 |
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Record created | June 12, 2009 |
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