Earring
1860-1870 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This was bought for 17 shillings and six pence (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt metal set with amethyst pastes |
| Brief description | Gilt metal filigree pendant earring set with amethyst pastes, France, 1860-1870. |
| Physical description | Gilt metal three-part pendant earring made from open filigree scrolls set with three large and four small amethyst pastes. There are three amethyst paste drops hanging from the lower edge. The top part is attached to a curved wire. |
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| Association | |
| Summary | This was bought for 17 shillings and six pence (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1247-1873 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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