Gold earring
Date1740-1760
OriginEngland
Mediumgold, paste, foil, silk
DimensionsL: 1 3/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-61,1
DescriptionGold earring with hinged ear wire with loop for thread "safety" fastener to be tied into hairdo; faceted octagonal paste backed by silver foil overlaid with red foil and black silk bearing an interlaced gold thread; pendant faceted paste of teardrop form and similar designProvenanceVendor: Berry-Hill, Inc., New York
Exhibition(s)
ca. 1700
1760-1780
18th c
18th century
1810-1825
1750-1785
1825-1845
1825-1845