Victorian Cannetille Drop Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires

Name: Victorian Cannetille Drop Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1100719
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

Gorgeous little golden drops which date back to the 19th century. The drops themselves are richly gilded silver and quite likely started out life as a pair of tiny buttons, with solid nine-carat gold wires added later.

Around 1880 many gold treasures dating back to the ancient Etruscan era (700-300 BC) were being discovered in Italian tombs, leading to the emergence of the Etruscan Revival as Victorian jewellers sought to recreate the style. Craftsmen employed considerable skill to make finely detailed pieces using multiple gold working techniques such as granulation, filigree and cannetille.

The earrings are in very good antique condition.

Size: Approximately 2cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the drop. The little dangles measure approx 1 x 1cm.

Weight: 2.3g.

Please note antique boxes pictured are not included, your item will come in a new box.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1100719

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Description

Gorgeous little golden drops which date back to the 19th century.

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The drops themselves are richly gilded silver and quite likely started out life as a pair of tiny buttons, with solid nine-carat gold wires added later.

Corvidae Antique

fig 1. Victorian Cannetille Drop Earrings on 9CT Gold Wires — fig 1. Victorian Cannetille Drop Earrings on 9ct Gold Wires

Around 1880 many gold treasures dating back to the ancient Etruscan era (700-300 BC) were being discovered in Italian tombs, leading to the emergence of the Etruscan Revival as Victorian jewellers sought to recreate the style. Craftsmen employed considerable skill to make finely detailed pieces using multiple gold working techniques such as granulation, filigree and cannetille.