Vintage Metropolitan Museum of Art MMA 1986 Gold Tone Grape Leaf Clip On Earring

Vintage Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) 1986 Gold Toned Grape Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin and/or Clip on Earrings This piece of jewelry is a reproduction of a grapevine garland from the Grand Piano created by Austrian artist Joseph Böhm ca. 1815–20 Napoleon's second wife, Marie Louise, is believed to have owned this grand piano while she was grand duchess of Parma. The exotic elm veneer is enriched by mercury-gilt mounts depicting grapevines, acanthus, and Psyche at a tripod brazier; imperial eagles crown the legs and nameplate. Earrings are 7/8" Very good vintage condition with minor signs of wear and aging Matching brooch is sold separately