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Property of a Private European Family

Pair of paste earrings, late 18th century

Lot Closed

September 17, 03:43 PM GMT

Estimate

500 - 700 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Each set with two cushion-shaped pastes of blue-green hue, with circular paste accents of colourless, green red hues to either side, foiled and closed-back settings throughout, post and clips fittings.

Cf.: David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, England, 1997, pg. 63, for an illustration of earrings of similar design.