Cultured half pearl (or mabe pearl) and sterling silver pendant
Date1950-1990
Object number00042790
NamePearl pendant
MediumCultured half pearl, sterling silver, Pearl shell
DimensionsOverall: 26 x 20.5 x 13 mm, 6.65 g
ClassificationsAnimals and animal products
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson
HistoryMade by Nick George aged 13-14 - set in sterling silver ('spent many a night silver soldering') B grade - DG would not let him use best pearls first up. From the New Guinea period. Information given by Nick George.
1966-1982
Parent (child)/Child (parent)