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Antique Tortoiseshell Victorian Earrings
Mitaine
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Antique Tortoiseshell Victorian Earrings

19th century
For Sale by Mitaine
Description

Original Victorian tortoiseshell pique earrings. Inlaid with silver and gold with 9ct hooks, in lovely original condition.

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Mitaine has dated these Victorian Pique Tortoiseshell Earrings to the Victorian era.

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SA1043095
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9846
Description
Original Victorian tortoiseshell pique earrings. Inlaid with silver and gold with 9ct hooks, in lovely original condition.

SHIPPING

All orders will be posted with a full tracking and signed for service.

fig 1. Pair of Victorian tortoiseshell drop earrings decorated with floral gold inlay work and fitted with gold ear wires.
fig 1. Antique Tortoiseshell Victorian Earrings

FREE DELIVERY on all orders worldwide.

Express Delivery is FREE on all orders over £500 GBP.

Orders placed by 12pm GMT will be dispatched within 25 hours.

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If your order is under £500 but you require express shipping please let us know and we will add this to the order.
Mitaine

REFUNDS

Please contact us within 14 days of receipt of the item and a full refund will be given on its return.

Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated these Victorian Pique Tortoiseshell Earrings to the Victorian era.

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SA1043095
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9846
Mitaine
Mitaine
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialises in antique fine jewellery

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Archive I Pair of Victorian tortoiseshell drop earrings decorated with floral gold inlay work and fitted with gold ear wires.

Antique Tortoiseshell Victorian Earrings

Archive II Pair of Victorian tortoiseshell drop earrings decorated with floral gold inlay work and fitted with gold ear wires. View II
Archive III Pair of Victorian tortoiseshell drop earrings decorated with floral gold inlay work and fitted with gold ear wires. View III
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Mitaine

Mitaine
Telephone 07940 113 228
Location
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mitaineshop
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 551
Mitaine
Mitaine
Verified Since Nov 2018
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Location: Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Pair of Victorian tortoiseshell drop earrings decorated with floral gold inlay work and fitted with gold ear wires.
Antique Tortoiseshell Victorian Earrings
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Pair of Victorian tortoiseshell drop earrings decorated with floral gold inlay work and fitted with gold ear wires.
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Pique jewellery refers to tortoiseshell or shell precious materials inlaid with gold or silver designs, a decorative technique perfected during the mid-Victorian period between 1850 and 1880.

Craftsmen heated organic tortoiseshell until pliable, carefully pressing fine gold or silver wire and sheet metal directly into the surface using techniques known as pique point and pique pose.

Authentic period pieces feature seamless metal inlay flush with the organic, translucent brown tortoiseshell surface, often accompanied by original gold wire fittings and delicate floral or geometric motifs.

These lightweight historical drop earrings complement modern tailoring, dark evening wear, or minimalist dresses, providing warm metallic tones and subtle decorative detail.

Store tortoiseshell away from direct sunlight, extreme dry air, and high humidity, wiping gently with a clean dry cloth to preserve the natural material and flush metal inlay.
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