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Pair of earrings made from buttons c.1760-1820
2.2 cm (diameter) | RCIN 65735
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A pair of gold, enamelled and pearl-set earrings made from buttons from George III's dress coat. Each circular button with two concentric and diminishing rows of pearls, and a central pearl surrounded by small pearls, on a blue enamelled ground.
Provenance
Given by George III to Queen Adelaide, then bequeathed to Grandduchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1849, and by her to Queen Mary in 1916.
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Medium and techniques
Measurements
2.2 cm (diameter)
