Pair of Earring Pendants
1750-1850 (made)
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These earring pendants were acquired by the Museum with a matching necklace in 1901. Although they were described as 17th century French at the time, it is more likely that they are 19th century in date.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Gold filigree with mother-of-pearl |
Brief description | Pair of gold filigree girandole pendants for earrings with mother-of-pearl drops, possibly Italy, 1750-1850. |
Physical description | Pair of earring pendants each made from gold filigree decorated with flower-shaped appliqués of stamped sheet gold surrounding a bow of mother-of-pearl. There are three flat mother-of-pearl drops hanging from its lower edge. |
Summary | These earring pendants were acquired by the Museum with a matching necklace in 1901. Although they were described as 17th century French at the time, it is more likely that they are 19th century in date. |
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Accession number | 1172B&C-1901 |
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Record created | September 13, 2005 |
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