Cultured half pearl (or mabe pearl) and sterling silver earring
Date1950-1990
Object number00042791
NamePearl earring
MediumCultured half pearl, sterling silver, Pearl shell
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 15 x 9 mm, 5.56 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