Summary
Gold 'Forget-Me-Not' pendant earring, part of a demi-parure, attributed to Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, circa 1875.
This earring is one of a pair attributed to Lamborn & Wagner, due to the fine execution and their distinctive style that often incorporates botanical and bird-themed elements as well as the use of gold and paste.
The original definition of a parure is a complete set of matching jewellery intended to be worn together. They are often comprised of a tiara, necklace, bracelet, brooch and ear pendants. A demi-parure is still a complete set but with fewer pieces, 'demi' being the French term for 'half'.
Demi-parure sets are typically comprised of three pieces; most often a brooch with matching earrings or a neckpiece with matching earrings.
Physical Description
Pendant earring featuring a downwards bird, two leaves and a single hanging charm of red paste.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community, Engineering, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Acknowledgement
Collection created by Trevor Hancock and Mark Dale.
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Maker (Probable)
Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1875
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
17 mm (Width), 12 mm (Depth), 26 mm (Height), 0.997 g (Weight)
Height measured from arch of earring hook to base of pendant.
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