Earring (one of a pair)
- English, about 1780
- England
- Dimensions
- 6 x 4.8 x .9 cm (2 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
- Medium or Technique
- Gold metal and coque de perle
- Classification
- Jewelry / Adornment
- Accession Number
- 43.2122a
- Not on view
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Girandole style earrings with five oval shaped coque de perle, a pearl-like stone that is cut from the Indian nautilus shell and is similar to a blister pearl. One of the gold attachments is broken.
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
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