Maker: Unknown
Garnets set in gold. Each composed of a gold stem with four garnet leaves, at the end of which are suspended an oval stone, two tear-shaped stones and a small circular stone joined to a tear. At the top of each there is a ring and a hook. The setting is closed at the back.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
Production date: circa AD 1820
Decoration
composed of
garnets
Setting
composed of
gold
Earring
Height 4.6 cm
Width 1.8 cm
Accession number: M.5A & B-1984
Primary reference Number: 178797
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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