Antique Art Deco Era 9ct Rose Gold Hoop Earrings by Joseph Smith & Sons Birmingham 1919


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DESCRIPTION (Please scroll to the bottom to view video)

Fully hallmarked for manufacture by Joseph Smith & Sons - Vittoria Street Birmingham (The Jewellery Quarter) and date stamped for 1919.

Crafted from 9ct rose gold as hollow hoops with hinged curved posts for pierced ears, it’s quite remarkable they have survived in such good condition for 103 years and are s current and wearable today as they were a century ago.

Light and comfortable in the ear, soft and subtle antique rose gold in hue, we know these quite special pair of earrings will be treasured by their new owner.

STONES
None

MEASUREMENTS
Drop from ear 3.3cm
Width 3.4mm tapering at top to 2mm

WEIGHT
2.15 Grams

MARKS
‘JS’ - For Joseph Smith & Sons
9 / 375 / ‘Anchor’ for Birmingham / ‘u’ for 1919

CONDITION
Very good antique 103 year old condition.  Hinged ear wires open and secure perfectly.  No dents or dings to hoops.  To one tiny area to the internal uppermost section of one earrings is a ‘crinkle’ where the seam is, noting for accuracy only, earring is sound.  

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