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Bodice Ornament and Pair of Earrings

ca. 1760 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bodice ornament and pair of earrings set with topazes,backed with foil, and sapphires. All the stones are set in gold.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Bodice Ornament
  • Earring
  • Earring
Materials and techniques
Gold; topazes backed with foil, and sapphires
Brief description
Gold bodice ornament and pair of earrings set with topazes and sapphires, probably made in France, about 1760
Physical description
Bodice ornament and pair of earrings set with topazes,backed with foil, and sapphires. All the stones are set in gold.
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
Paris: Life & Luxury RF.2010/198
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.163 to D-1975

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Record createdMay 26, 2005
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