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Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Tusk Earrings

$300
£227.63
€260.28
CA$419.02
A$465.89
CHF 243.26
MX$5,671.04
NOK 3,103.93
SEK 2,908.23
DKK 1,942.50
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About the Item

In the early 1980's Robert Lee Morris was making dramatic earrings that caused a sensation in the fashion world. These simple graduated "Tusk" earrings, were the kind of strong but simple designs that helped define that design period. Pierced, ultra modern, sleek and futuristic, these were also pat of the architectural trend that was strong in the entire dec age of the 1980's. Very light weight, as they are made of a simple sheet of silver that is rolled into a graduated long cone, the publicity that these style generated was enormous during the 80's.
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    0.28 oz
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.2 in (81.28 mm)Width: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)Diameter: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)Length: 3.2 in (81.28 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1981
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. New never pre-owned, these are original silver Tusk earrings rom the archival collection of Robert Lee Morris.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3141218256102

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