Collection Highlights
Settee
Date:
ca. 1800
Object Number:
INV.14952
Medium:
Maple, paint
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Pair of earrings in case
Object Number:
INV.12541a-c
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Gold, enamel, pearls; leather, satin
Dimensions:
Each (earrings): 2 1/2 x 1 in. (6.4 x 2.5 cm)
Case: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 8.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold and enamel earrings comprising roundel with dark and light blue enamel in concentric circles surrounding central gold foliate motif; French ear-wires; surmounting detachable tri-partite oval element of similar design, here with central pearl motifs; attached to roundel by 3 gold flat-lined chains; oval element supports swagged chain and 2 gold balls; rectangular black leather case lined with ivory satin; hinged rotating hook closure.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
