Vintage MMA Enamel Flower Earrings, 24k Gold Plated, Chinese Textile Reproduction
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Price:$86.00
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Highlights
Step into the world of elite curation with this exquisite pair of authentic vintage Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) enamel flower clip-on earrings. Beautifully preserved with their original museum presentation box and descriptive provenance story card, these earrings are a masterfully executed, high-quality historical reproduction.
The design is directly inspired by an intricate, multi-toned blue and white silk-embroidered pomegranate case from the 19th-century Qing Dynasty (Chinese), originally gifted to the museum by Florence Waterbury in 1967. The earrings feature tiered, stylized lotus or peony flower petals rendered in rich cobalt and sky blue champlevé-style enamel work. Each petal border and central floral stamen detail is highlighted in a heavy, brilliant 24kt yellow gold electroplated finish.
Complete with robust, comfortable clip-on backings deeply stamped with the official "MMA" signature hallmark, this magnificent set bridges the gap between historical textile art and wearable mid-century luxury. It represents a premier collectible for museum jewelry enthusiasts, vintage fashion archives, or a deeply meaningful heirloom gift.
Product Specifications:
• Brand: Metropolitan Museum of Art (Signed "MMA" on reverse)
• Collection Line: 19th Century Chinese Textile Reproduction / Gift of Florence Waterbury (1967)
• Metal Finish: 24kt Gold Electroplating over Base Metal
• Material: Hand-Applied Hard Vitreous Enamel (Cobalt & Sky Blue)
• Earring Silhouette: Multi-Tiered Scalloped Flower Blossom
• Dimensions: Approximately 1.00 inch diameter
• Closure Type: Secure Mechanical Clip-On (Non-Pierced Comfort Backs)
• Inclusions: Original Museum Box & Historic Provenance Paper Insert
Perfect For:
• Advanced collectors of vintage MMA, Smithsonian, and historical museum jewelry lines
• Adding a vibrant, culturally rich pop of regal blue to modern tailoring or office wear
• An exceptional anniversary, holiday, or birthday keepsake gift for lovers of Asian art history
• Enthusiasts of Champlevé, Cloisonné, and fine guilloché enamel work
Vintage Condition Note:
This designer earring set is in near-mint vintage condition. The 24kt gold electroplating remains incredibly bright, rich, and reflective with zero visible pitting, tarnishing, or metal wear. The hand-applied enamel is completely flawless, vibrant, and glass-smooth with no chips, hair-lines, or fading. The rear clip mechanisms are tight, springy, and snap shut with perfect tension. The original paper insert is clean and fully legible with minor handling folds.
Packaging & Shipping:
The earrings will rest safely nestled in their original presentation box, which will be bubble-wrapped heavily and packed inside a crush-proof outer shipping box. We dispatch orders within 1-2 business days with full online tracking updates.
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