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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Earring

1850-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver girandole earring, with three pear-shaped drops hanging from a floral basket below a disc. The front of each element is covered with white pastes, set closely together. The pastes are of varying sizes, in open settings. Hinged wire at back of top part.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earrings
  • Earrings
Materials and techniques
Silver set with white pastes
Brief description
Silver girandole earring set with white pastes, Spain, 1850-1870.
Physical description
Silver girandole earring, with three pear-shaped drops hanging from a floral basket below a disc. The front of each element is covered with white pastes, set closely together. The pastes are of varying sizes, in open settings. Hinged wire at back of top part.
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.5cm
  • Width: 5.0cm
  • Depth: 2.1cm
Collection
Accession number
413-1873

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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