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Earring

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of earrings, chrysoberyls set in silver openwork, with bow tops and long drops. French import mark introduced in 1893.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earring
  • Earring
Materials and techniques
Chrysoberyls and silver
Brief description
Pair of earrings, chrysoberyls set in silver openwork, with bow tops and long drops, probably Portugal, late 18th century
Physical description
Pair of earrings, chrysoberyls set in silver openwork, with bow tops and long drops. French import mark introduced in 1893.
Marks and inscriptions
(French import mark introduced in 1893)
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.125A&B-1975

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Record createdJune 30, 2005
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