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Each earrinig in this pair is composed of a gilt and coral bead rosette surmount from which are suspended an engraved cone-shaped gilt mount that contains loops of small coral beads. The earrings attach with gold hinged loop wires. One earring is missing its gold mount.
earrings (jewelry)
coral (material)
gold (metal)
Earring
209
Unknown
5/8 x 5/8 (WxD) (inches)
1933.278AB
For more information on coral jewelry see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): 105; Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v.1 (1991): 238-244; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 122-123, 237-239; Gere, Charlotte, "American and European Jewelry, 1830-1914," (1975): 86-87.
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1924.94
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1924.95
Title Tortoiseshell tooth comb Accession Number 1926.96
Title Pair of hat pins Accession Number 1924.99
Title Watch Accession Number 1924.157
Title Bone ring Accession Number 1924.160
Title Armlets for baby sleeves Accession Number 1924.336
Title e - Scissors Case Accession Number 1931.242 a
Title Pair of Coral Earrings Accession Number 1933.277 ab
Title Pair of Coral Earrings Accession Number 1933.278 ab
Title Mosaic Brooch Accession Number 1933.279
Title Box for Mosaic Brooch Accession Number 1933.280 ab
Title Pair of cuff buttons Accession Number 1933.281 ab
Title Charm Bracelet Accession Number 1990.10
Title Accession Number
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