Pair of earrings set with pebbles

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This 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: 000-100-001-469-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NG 92
• Date: 1782
  Late 17th century
  
• Material: Pinchbeck with Scotch pebbles
  Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
  
• Dimensions: 45 mm H x 25 mm W
  
• What: Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
  
• Subject: 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
  
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