Earring
1850-1870 (made)
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Traditional earrings from the inland areas of Spain often show traces of very old influences, sometimes dating back to the time of Moorish rule. The shape of the numerous crescent earrings worn with traditional Spanish costume may date back to that time. In their turn, some of these pieces have influenced traditional earrings in America. Many of the early settlers in Latin America came from these regions, and took their jewellery with them to the New World.
This earring comes from Salamanca. The crescent-shaped top is often worn alone, or with different kinds of pendant. The triangular pendant is more often hung from a plain ring. Different parts of the earring are also used in other types of Salamancan jewellery, particularly the tiny shell-shaped pendants. The use of similar small pendants is also common in traditional jewellery in Mexico.
It was bought for 15 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
This earring comes from Salamanca. The crescent-shaped top is often worn alone, or with different kinds of pendant. The triangular pendant is more often hung from a plain ring. Different parts of the earring are also used in other types of Salamancan jewellery, particularly the tiny shell-shaped pendants. The use of similar small pendants is also common in traditional jewellery in Mexico.
It was bought for 15 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt |
| Brief description | Long silver-gilt pierced pendant earring, Salamanca (Spain), 1850-1870. |
| Physical description | Silver-gilt hoop earring with three loops along the lower edge, suspending two small shells, with a central figure-of-eight loop. A pierced triangular pendant hangs from the central loop, with seven smaller shell pendants along its lower edge. |
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| Summary | Traditional earrings from the inland areas of Spain often show traces of very old influences, sometimes dating back to the time of Moorish rule. The shape of the numerous crescent earrings worn with traditional Spanish costume may date back to that time. In their turn, some of these pieces have influenced traditional earrings in America. Many of the early settlers in Latin America came from these regions, and took their jewellery with them to the New World. This earring comes from Salamanca. The crescent-shaped top is often worn alone, or with different kinds of pendant. The triangular pendant is more often hung from a plain ring. Different parts of the earring are also used in other types of Salamancan jewellery, particularly the tiny shell-shaped pendants. The use of similar small pendants is also common in traditional jewellery in Mexico. It was bought for 15 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
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| Accession number | 1154-1873 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2008 |
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