Add to albumThis pair of earrings set with pebbles dates from the late 17th century. The earrings form part of a collection of jewellery which includes buckles and a necklace. They are amongst the earliest examples of pebble-set jewellery in Scotland.
The polished pebbles are mounted in pinchbeck - an alloy of copper and zinc which was used as imitation gold.
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- Online ID: 000-100-001-470-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.NG 95
- Date: 1782
1782
Late 17th century
- Material: Pinchbeck with Scotch pebbles
Pinchbeck with Scotch pebbles
Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
- Dimensions: 30 mm H x 30 mm W
30 mm H x 30 mm W
- What: Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
- Subject: Jewellery: pendants, lockets, chains, beads (NMAS Classification)
Jewellery: pendants, lockets, chains, beads (NMAS Classification)
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- Description: Part of a collection consisting of a lady's necklace, ear-rings and buckles of Scotch pebbles, mounted in pinchbeck, 1782
Part of a collection consisting of a lady's necklace, ear-rings and buckles of Scotch pebbles, mounted in pinchbeck, 1782
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