Pair of Star Coral Earrings
Datelate 18th or early 19th century
OriginEurope or Great Britain
MediumStar coral (Oculina diffusa), gold (?)
DimensionsOverall: 6.7cm (2 5/8in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edna G. Tucker and Ms. Wendy S. Tucker in memory of their husband and father, Edward Bolton "Teddy" Tucker, M.B.E.
Object number2015-267,1A&B & 2A&B
DescriptionPair of gold (?) and star coral pendant earrings, each with a tapered conical coral drop with filigree mount and pointed tip suspended from a coral disk set with filigree; wires are probably replacements.
late 18th or early 19th century
late 18th century
early 19th century
ca. 1800
Last quarter 18th c.
1730-1750
1760-1780
ca. 1790