Earring
Dateca. 1700
OriginEngland
MediumGold, glass
DimensionsL: 1 1/16"; W: 7 1/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-274,1
DescriptionEarring: octagonal faceted crystal backed with ruby foil and central knot of fine gold wire; pendant of pear shaped crystal with similar backing. Gold setting with hinge loop catch.ProvenanceVendor: Berry-Hill, Inc., New York
1740-1760
18th century
1768
18th century
late 18th century
late 18th or early 19th century
18th century
late 18th or early 19th century
1780-1785 (dated 1780)