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Earring

1860-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bought for the museum by Senor Riano for five shillings and five pence in Barcelona in 1871.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earrings
  • Earrings
Materials and techniques
Cast and faceted silver
Brief description
Pair of facetted silver girandole earrings, Barcelona (Spain), 1860-1870.
Physical description
Pair of long narrow silver girandole earrings. The front is cut to look like faceted gems arranged in a floral setting.
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.3cm
  • Width: 2.2cm
  • Depth: 1.5cm
Summary
Bought for the museum by Senor Riano for five shillings and five pence in Barcelona in 1871.
Collection
Accession number
1249&A-1871

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Record createdJune 12, 2009
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