Antique Victorian French Gold And Silver ‘Pique’ Tortoiseshell Earrings Circa 1870 - 80s
Crafted from tortoiseshell, inlaid by hand, with gold and silver, in the finest detail in a cross hatched pattern in gold, and to each hatch a tiny silver quatrefoil motif.
Manufactured in France evidenced by the tiny French stamp for silver to one shepherd hook.
Featuring a round top rondel exquisitely inlaid with a star to each, a whimsical attention to detail is that one rondel is set with a gold star, the other with silver!
Of the finest quality, the intricate work is exceptional, and in excellent condition with no losses nor damage.
Dropping a very eye catching 6.0cm from the ear and in such fine condition for their approximately 150 years of age, these splendid earrings are just pining to be seen, worn and admired once again.
STONES
None
Gold Silver And Tortoiseshell
ERA
Victorian 1837 - 1901
Circa 1870-80
MEASUREMENTS
Drop from ear 6.0cm
1.0cm at widest point, tapering
WEIGHT
7 Grams
MARKS
French crab hallmarks for silver to one hook.
We do not know why there is one stamp only, both hooks original !
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. No losses to gold/silver inlays. No cracks/weathering to tortoiseshell, silky smooth, glossy and lovely. Original silver hooks, with French touch stamp for silver to one earrings. Hooks are solid with no bends or weakness. No repairs, all original and simply beautiful.
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