Set of three small rectangular red agate studs set in gold mounts with four gold beads on edge, screw posts on reverse.
fasteners
STUD
325
Unknown
1/2 in (A); 1/2 in (B); 1/2 in (C) x 5/16 in (A); 5/16 in (B); 5/16 in (C) x 3/8 in (A); 7/16 in (B); 3/16 in (C) (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins
1946.685a-c
For more information on cuff links and studs see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995):178-179; Hinks, Peter, "Victorian Jewelry," (1991). For more information on Victorian stone jewelry see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," (1991): 513-528; Dawes, Ginny Reddington & Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 57-95; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 246-253.
Title Locket with dictionary Accession Number 1939.459
Title c - Watch Accession Number 1943.469 a
Title Pair of tortoiseshell lorgnettes Accession Number 1946.170
Title Brooch Accession Number 1946.496
Title Ivory Brooch Accession Number 1946.524
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1946.680
Title Shell locket Accession Number 1946.682
Title Jet cuff buttons Accession Number 1946.683
Title Enamel studs Accession Number 1946.684
Title Three studs Accession Number 1946.685
Title Eagle and shield pin Accession Number 1946.686
Title Mother of pearl studs Accession Number 1946.687
Title Sword brooch Accession Number 1946.688
Title Pear earrings Accession Number 1946.689
Title Watch chain Accession Number 1946.691
Title Pendant Accession Number 1946.692
Title Brooch Accession Number 1946.694
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1946.697
Title Mother of pearl tie clasps Accession Number 1946.646
Title Watch Accession Number 1963.73
Title Brooch Accession Number 1963.74
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