Earring
ca. 1880 (made)
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These studs were made by the Edinburgh jeweller, G&M Crichton who exhibited jewellery at the London Exhibition of 1872. Although their designs received some praise from critics, one commented that the "Highland shoulder-brooches..." were " extravagant in the amount of relief in the details..."
In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland.
In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | gold, bloodstone, red jasper, agate |
| Brief description | Scotland, Edinburgh, about 1880; made by G. & M. Crichton. Gold with bloodstone, red jasper and agate |
| Physical description | Pair of earrings and a brooch, gold set with bloodstone, red jasper and agate |
| Object history | Acquired with original case (M.55C-1980) bearing the stamp of G&M Crichton, Jewellers, of Edinburgh. |
| Summary | These studs were made by the Edinburgh jeweller, G&M Crichton who exhibited jewellery at the London Exhibition of 1872. Although their designs received some praise from critics, one commented that the "Highland shoulder-brooches..." were " extravagant in the amount of relief in the details..." In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland. |
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| Accession number | M.55A&B-1980 |
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| Record created | January 10, 2006 |
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