ear-ring;
demi-parure
- Museum number
- 1978,1002.673
- Description
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A pair of ear-rings from a demi-parure in carved and pierced ivory of deer within a border of scrolls and leaves.
- Production date
- 1830-1860 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Length: 3.20 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Text from catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift (Gere et al 1984) no. 202:
These minutely carved pieces were the speciality of the Kehrer family at Erbach, Ernst (working 1830-40) and his son Edouard (1812-63). (Charlotte Gere).
In set with 1978.1002,672
See also C. Gere & J. Rudoe, 'Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria: A Mirror to the World', London, British Museum, 2010, fig. 504 p.497. The leafy wreaths surrounding the animal groups are carved in various historical styles – for example Rococo for the demi-parure of brooch and earrings (cat. no. 202) – with the upright oval on the right (cat. no. 196) imitating German Gothic stiff-leaf ornament from sources such as Martin Schongauer’s ornament prints. (Charlotte Gere)
- Location
- On display (G47/dc8/p4/no43)
- Acquisition date
- 1978-1981
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1978,1002.673
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: HG.673 (masterlist number)