Earring
1865-1870 (made)
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Traditional jewellery often followed out-dated aristocratic examples. Many Spanish traditional earrings were based on 17th and 18th century patterns, but over time local differences became fixed, and patterns became characteristic of a particular place.
These earrings come from Saragossa. Their girandole shape is 18th century in origin, but a pair of 18th century earrings would have been set with stones. Instead the goldsmith who made these has faceted the surface in imitation of gems, a common technique in 19th century traditional jewellery. These earrings would have been worn with a matching pendant.
These earrings come from Saragossa. Their girandole shape is 18th century in origin, but a pair of 18th century earrings would have been set with stones. Instead the goldsmith who made these has faceted the surface in imitation of gems, a common technique in 19th century traditional jewellery. These earrings would have been worn with a matching pendant.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, faceted |
| Brief description | Pair of silver girandole earrings faceted in imitation of cut steel, Saragossa (Spain), 1865-1870 |
| Physical description | Pair of girandole earrings, with a stylised bow hanging from a central drop, with three more drops hanging from the bow. All the pieces are faceted in imitation of cut steel. |
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| Summary | Traditional jewellery often followed out-dated aristocratic examples. Many Spanish traditional earrings were based on 17th and 18th century patterns, but over time local differences became fixed, and patterns became characteristic of a particular place. These earrings come from Saragossa. Their girandole shape is 18th century in origin, but a pair of 18th century earrings would have been set with stones. Instead the goldsmith who made these has faceted the surface in imitation of gems, a common technique in 19th century traditional jewellery. These earrings would have been worn with a matching pendant. |
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| Accession number | 680&A-1870 |
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| Record created | January 25, 2008 |
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