Pair of square agate studs, each feature a carved quatrefoil flower set in gold mount with beaded edge, spiral post on reverse.
fasteners
STUD
333
Unknown
5/16 in (A); 5/16 in (B) x 5/16 in (A); 5/16 in (B) x 1/4 in (A); 5/16 in (B) (HxWxD) (inches)
1952.153ab
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 Hair chain Accession Number 1952.133
Title Belt buckle Accession Number 1952.148
Title Hat pins Accession Number 1952.149
Title Cross pendant Accession Number 1952.150
Title Mourning earring Accession Number 1952.151
Title Mosaic cuff links Accession Number 1952.152 ab
Title Studs Accession Number 1952.153 ab
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