Earring of Paste Brilliants, one of a pair
Date1750-1785
OriginEngland or Europe
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.Exhibition(s)
1750-1785
late 18th or early 19th century
1740-1760
Possibly 1700-1750
late 18th century
ca. 1735