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Each earring in this pair is composed of a central, rose-cut, red paste set in a gilt metal prong mount with a pierced fan surround. The earrings attach with hinged fasteners that have attachments for added pendants.
earrings (jewelry)
glass (material)
metal
gilding
Earring
457
Unknown
15/16 x 5/8 (WxD) (inches)
Estate of Miss Mary L. Eliot
1927.434AB
"Hidden Treasures from Elegant Eras," Historic Jewelry from the Collections of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities presented by Shreve, Crump & Low, September 15 - November 30, 1995.
Title Red stone earrings Accession Number 1927.434 ab
Title Blue stone earrings Accession Number 1927.435 ab
Title Framed petit-point picture Accession Number 1927.436
Title Framed photo of 43 Charter Street, Boston, MA Accession Number 1927.437
Title Watch Accession Number 1927.438
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