Earring of Paste Brilliants, one of a pair

Date1750-1785

MediumSilver, glass, foil, gold (gilding)

DimensionsOL: 3 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1960-878,2B

DescriptionEarring of paste brilliants set in silver, one of a pair of matching earrings for pierced ears in the form of an oval at top with simple bow and tear-drop cluster below; lower part of earrings identical to lower part of necklace pendant.

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